Jane Doe I was the eight canon, but seventh discovered, victim of the Cleveland Torso Murderer.
Case[]
The victim’s upper torso was found by a man washed ashore in Euclid Beach. The location of discovery was close to where "Lady of the Lake" was found September 6, 1934. Two months later, her lower torso was found floating off East 30th Street, much closer to the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Her arms, legs, and head were never found. It is unknown if she had been deposited at Kingsbury Run and floated from the Cuyahoga River or in Lake Erie.
The victim, called "Jane Doe #1," is also referred to as "Victim #7" of the Cleveland Torso Murderer. Between 1935-1938, the Cleveland Torso Murderer was responsible for the murder and dismemberment of twelve transients and hobos in which only two were ever identified. Investigators believe there are additional victims. Although investigators had several suspects, most notably Frank Dolezal and Dr. Francis E. Sweeney, no one was ever charged and convicted for the murders.
"Jane Doe I" was buried in Highland Park Cemetery in Highland Park, Ohio.
Other victims believed to be related to the Cleveland Torso Murderer include Lady of the Lake, Tattooed Man, Jane Doe II, Jane Doe III, Jane Doe IV, John Doe I, John Doe III, John Doe IV, John Doe V, John Doe VI.
Characteristics[]
- She possibly lived in an urban area due to dirt and emphysema observed in the lungs.
- Medium brown hair.
- She had gone through childbirth at least once.
Sources[]
- Jane Doe I at the Doe Network
- Cleveland Torso Murderer on Wikipedia
- Cleveland Police MuseumGRAPHIC POSTMORTEM WARNING
- Jane Doe I at Find a Grave