Mindy Lee Clevidence (October 15, 1978 - May 20, 1996) was a teenager found deceased in Highland Park, Michigan. She was located in an alley after being shot in the neck.
She was identified in November 2023.
Case[]
After undergoing a series of personal setbacks, Clevidence moved into a group home in Dayton, Ohio. After a short period of time, she ran away from the facility; notification of this to her family was delayed.
After nearly thirty years of her fate remaining unknown, a niece submitted DNA to an unspecified company with intentions for genealogy research. A potential match to the then-unknown victim was discovered, and further investigation confirmed Clevidence was the murdered teenage female in question.
After her identification, the victim was cremated and returned to her family.
Characteristics[]
- Dark brown, reddish, curly hair.
- Brown eyes.
- Freckles.
- It was initially believed the victim was a mix of European and African descent; this remains unconfirmed, post-identification.
- Most likely smoked cigarettes; no evidence of additional substances were detected.
- Long fingernails painted purple.
- Well-maintained toenails painted pink.
- Three dental fillings.
- Old scar on one knee.
- Type O blood.
Clothing and accessories[]
- White bow in her hair.
- White tee shirt with yellow smiley faces with red lips.
- White skirt.
- Black and white gym shorts.
- White bra.
- White socks.
- Black shoes.
- Women's watch with a teddy bear design with a brown band.
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