Category: Unsolved

Finley Creek Jane Doe: A Case Closed in 1990, Despite Remaining Unsolved

Artist's rendering of what the Finley Creek Jane Doe may have looked like when alive

DISCOVERY: At around 7:00 AM on August 27, 1978, hunters Ron Swinger and Lee Parr discovered partial skeletal remains in a wooded area close to Finley Creek Cow Camp, near Elgin, Oregon. The remains, which had been scavenged by animals, were found beneath a log, about 100 feet from the road. AUTOPSY: An autopsy revealed

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The Disappearance of Brenda Gail Lambert

Two photos of Brenda Gail Lambert

EARLY LIFE: Brenda Gail Lambert was born on December 26, 1969, in Williamson, West Virginia. From a large family of seven children, she was described as a free spirit who had a big heart and an outgoing spirit. A tomboy, she was playful and mischievous, with a penchant for exploration. One of her favourite places

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Hillsborough County Jane Doe (1986)

Two artist's renderings of what the Hillsborough County Jane Doe (1986) may have looked like when she was alive

DISCOVERY: On February 6, 1986, skeletal remains were found at a trash dump on 2nd Avenue, between 31st and 34th Streets, in an industrial area of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. AUTOPSY: According to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner, the decedent perished between three and eight weeks prior to her remains being discovered. A cause of

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The Disappearance of Barbara Cotton

Portrait of Barbara Cotton + Photo of Barbara Cotton

EARLY LIFE: Barbara Louise Cotton was born on November 10, 1965, in Tioga, North Dakota, to Louise and John Cotton. The seventh of eight children, her parents divorced when she was just seven years old, leading her, Louise and two of her siblings to relocate to Williston, North Dakota. While strong-willed, Barbara was described as

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Charleston County Jane Doe (1973): A Case Rediscovered After Nearly Two Decades

Artist's renderings of what the Charles County Jane Doe (1973) may have looked like when she was alive

It should be noted that the majority of what’s known about the decedent comes from files turned over by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office upon the then-medical examiner’s retirement in 1992. The original case file put together by the local authorities was “purged”. DISCOVERY: The exact date when the decedent’s remains were discovered is unknown,

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