Arminda Grangela[1] Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro was a woman found dismembered in San Diego, California, in 1973. She was last known to live in New Jersey, having been of Portuguese origin. It is unclear why she was found deceased in California.
She was identified with assistance from Othram in October 2023.
Case[]
Ribeiro's remains were found under a pier in San Diego, California. She had been dismembered, and her remains had been placed in an orange suitcase and several green plastic garbage bags. She was described as possibly having been of Italian or Portuguese descent.
She was publicly identified with assistance from Othram in October 2023. She was an immigrant from Portugal living in Newark, New Jersey's Ironbound neighborhood and the mother of two children. Investigators are trying to identify the company she worked at and find any ties between Arminda and San Diego, where she was found.
Characteristics[]
- Black/brown medium-length hair.
- Brown eyes.
- Large black birthmark or mole on outer left thigh.
- Two vaccination-type scars on right shoulder.
- Possible round scar on the left cheek.
- Well-kept nails.
- All-natural teeth.
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- ↑ Most sources use the spelling "Grangela," while others report "Grangeia."