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{{UID|name = Isdal Woman {{Featured case}}|image = [[File:Isdal Woman.jpg|200px]]|race = {{White}}|sex = {{F}}|found = 29 November 1970|location = Isdalen Valley, Norway|postmortem interval = Days|body condition = {{Burned}}|age approximation = 25-40|height approximation = 5'4|weight approximation = 124 pounds|cause of death = Overdose<br>
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{{Graphic notice}}{{UID Infobox|title1=Isdal Woman {{Featured case}}|image1=Isdal Woman.jpg|caption1=|discovered=29 November 1970|span={{age|1970|11|29}}|sex={{f}}|location=Isdalen in Bergen, Norway|age=25-40|race={{white}}|height=5'4|condition={{burned}}|weight=124 pounds|pmi=Days|cod={{Overdose}}<br>
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(Ruled as suicide)|span = {{age|1970|11|29}}}}
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(Ruled as suicide)}}
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'''Isdal Woman''' was a subject who was seen alive on multiple occasions before her body was found in a valley in Norway. The case is often compared to that of the [[Somerton Man]].
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'''Isdal Woman''' (Norwegian: '''''Isdalskvinnen''''') was a subject who was seen alive on multiple occasions before her body was found in a valley in Norway.
   
 
== Case ==
  
== Case ==
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The victim's burned body was found in the Isdalen Valley in Norway. Two bottles of accelerant and one liquor bottle were at the scene. Although her death was ruled as suicide, many suspect foul play due to the bizarre circumstances of her death. Several governments and intelligence agencies were involved with the case, but none have been forthcoming with information.
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The victim's burned body was found in Isdalen in Bergen, Norway. Two bottles of accelerant and one liquor bottle were at the scene. Although her death was ruled as suicide, many suspect foul play due to the bizarre circumstances of her death. Several governments and intelligence agencies were involved with the case, but none have been forthcoming with information.
   
 
She was known to use many aliases when checking into hotels, including:
  
She was known to use many aliases when checking into hotels, including:
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* Elisabeth Leenhower (also stating she was Belgian)
  
* Elisabeth Leenhower (also stating she was Belgian)
   
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Prior to her death, she was seen with two other men near the location of her body.
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Prior to her death, she was seen with two other men near the location of her body. The police managed to decode her notes, which revealed the places the woman had visited. It is theorized by some that she may have been a spy, most likely for the Soviet Bloc.
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== Characteristics ==
  
== Characteristics ==
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* The victim had dark brown hair tied in a ponytail.
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* Dark brown hair tied in a ponytail.
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* She had brown eyes.
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* Brown eyes.
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* She was described to have a round face and small ears.
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* A round face and small ears.
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* She was described as slim with generous hips.
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* Slim with generous hips.
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* She had extensive dental work, including unusual gold crowns and root canals.
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* Extensive dental work, including unusual gold crowns and root canals.
 
* Isotope and DNA testing indicated she originated from Germany or France.
  
* Isotope and DNA testing indicated she originated from Germany or France.
   
 
== Clothing and accessories ==
  
== Clothing and accessories ==
 
* She wore a dark blue bubble jacket fastened by a belt with two rings.
  
* She wore a dark blue bubble jacket fastened by a belt with two rings.
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* blue knitted sweater
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* Blue knitted sweater.
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* black trousers
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* Black trousers.
 
* A blue umbrella.
  
* A blue umbrella.
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* Green and clue checked wool shawl
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* Green and clue checked wool shawl.
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* Brown fake fur cape
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* Brown fake fur cape.
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* Blue rubber boots
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* Blue rubber boots.
 
* Three suitcases containing clothing and the items described below:
  
* Three suitcases containing clothing and the items described below:
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* a comb
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** A comb.
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* a hairbrush
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** a hairbrush.
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** Cosmetics.
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* cosmetics
  
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* a series of wigs.
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** A series of wigs.
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* tube of eczema cream.
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** Tube of eczema cream.
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* Nine fake passports.
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** Nine fake passports.
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== Theories ==
  
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* She may have been a spy, most likely for the Soviet Bloc.
  
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==Gallery==
  
   
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery widths="185">
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503UFNOR17_LARGE.jpg
  
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File:IsdalWgoman.png|Reconstruction by Hew Morrison
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503UFNOR18_LARGE.jpg
  
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File:IsdalWoman.png|Reconstruction by Hew Morrison
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503UFNOR19_LARGE.jpg
  
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503UFNOR15 LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR15_LARGE.jpg
  
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503UFNOR14 LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR14_LARGE.jpg
  
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503UFNOR17 LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR18 LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR19 LARGE.jpg
 
Isdal-Woman.jpg
  
Isdal-Woman.jpg
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503UFNOR1_LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR1 LARGE.jpg
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503UFNOR7 LARGE.jpg|1970 reconstruction
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Isdal Woman side1.png
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Isdal Woman side2.png
 
Isdal.jpg|1970 reconstruction
  
Isdal.jpg|1970 reconstruction
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503UFNOR7_LARGE.jpg|1970 reconstruction
  
 
Isdal Full Body.JPG|1970 reconstruction
  
Isdal Full Body.JPG|1970 reconstruction
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POLITIET - STATSARKIVET I BERGEN.png|Crime scene
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Isdal writing.jpeg|Coded message found in the Isdal Woman's suitcase
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Isdal crime scene.jpeg|Items at the crime scene belonging to Isdal Woman
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Isdal ID card.jpeg|Identity card with false information provided by Isdal Woman
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==Sources==
   
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*{{Wikipedia|Isdal_Woman|Isdal Woman}}
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==Links==
  
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* {{Doe Network INT|503ufnor.html|Isdal Woman}}
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* ''BBC''
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**[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39369429 Article #1] {{PM}}
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** [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/stories-48736937 Article #2]
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*[https://www.nrk.no/dokumentar/xl/et-teppe-av-hemmelighold-1.13159595 ''NRK''] (Norwegian)
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* [https://www.facebook.com/hewmorrisonforensicart/posts/1586800504999512 Facebook]
   
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*{{Doe Network INT|503ufnor.html|{{PAGENAME}}}}
  
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*{{Wikipedia|Isdal_Woman|{{PAGENAME}}}}
  
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* [http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39369429 bbc article]{{PM}}*
  
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* [http://www.oddx.com/mystery-isdal-woman/ Article]{{PM}}
  
 
[[Category:1970 deaths]]
  
[[Category:1970 deaths]]
 
[[Category:People found in Norway]]
  
[[Category:People found in Norway]]
 
[[Category:1970 discoveries]]
  
[[Category:1970 discoveries]]
 
[[Category:Seen alive]]
  
[[Category:Seen alive]]
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[[Category:Cases over 50 years old]]
 
[[Category:1930s births]]
  
[[Category:1930s births]]
 
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[[Category:Alias users]]
 
[[Category:Ties to Russia]]
  
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Isdal Woman (Norwegian: Isdalskvinnen) was a subject who was seen alive on multiple occasions before her body was found in a valley in Norway.

Case

The victim's burned body was found in Isdalen in Bergen, Norway. Two bottles of accelerant and one liquor bottle were at the scene. Although her death was ruled as suicide, many suspect foul play due to the bizarre circumstances of her death. Several governments and intelligence agencies were involved with the case, but none have been forthcoming with information.

She was known to use many aliases when checking into hotels, including:

  • Genevieve Lancier
  • Claudia Tielt
  • Alexia Zerner-Merches
  • Vera Jarle
  • Fenella Lorch
  • Elisabeth Leenhower (also stating she was Belgian)

Prior to her death, she was seen with two other men near the location of her body. The police managed to decode her notes, which revealed the places the woman had visited. It is theorized by some that she may have been a spy, most likely for the Soviet Bloc.

Characteristics

  • Dark brown hair tied in a ponytail.
  • Brown eyes.
  • A round face and small ears.
  • Slim with generous hips.
  • Extensive dental work, including unusual gold crowns and root canals.
  • Isotope and DNA testing indicated she originated from Germany or France.

Clothing and accessories

  • She wore a dark blue bubble jacket fastened by a belt with two rings.
  • Blue knitted sweater.
  • Black trousers.
  • A blue umbrella.
  • Green and clue checked wool shawl.
  • Brown fake fur cape.
  • Blue rubber boots.
  • Three suitcases containing clothing and the items described below:
    • A comb.
    • a hairbrush.
    • Cosmetics.
    • A series of wigs.
    • Tube of eczema cream.
    • Nine fake passports.

Gallery

Sources

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