Jenny Gamez, previously nicknamed as "Suitcase Body" was a young woman from Oregon who went missing in 2012. It is believed she traveled to Wisconsin to meet with a man who has pleaded guilty to her murder and that of another woman's.
Case
Jenny's remains were found in 2014 in a severe stage of decomposition and she likely died when she met her accused killer in 2012. In a nearby suitcase, the remains of Laura Simonson were located, and they were identified relatively quickly, as her distinctive tattoos were still visible, and she was reported missing. Both victims’ bodies were stored by the suspect for a lengthy period of time, being disposed of in late 2013 or early 2014.
Gamez, who was estranged from family, proved more difficult to identify. Weeks passed, and a facial reconstruction was later released, although the rendering was subjected to ridicule on social media for its quality, although family members noted some similar features. Dental records eventually confirmed her identity.
In 2016, Steven Zelich was sentenced to 35 years for Jenny's murder.
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Source
- Jenny Gamez at Find a Grave
- CrimeWatch Daily
- Steven Zelich on Wikipedia