Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a deceased female in a cold case.
On Monday, December 2, 1991 the skeletal remains of a female were found by hunters in the Bear Creek area near Stewart Point Road. Based on the clothing located, it is believed that the female died sometime in late fall or winter. Detectives received a composite of what the female may have looked like, based on scientific reconstruction of the skull. The information below is based on forensic evidence found at the scene and forensic reconstruction:
White female, 20-30 years of age 5’1 – 5’2 estimated height with a slight build She was wearing a heavy crew neck sweater, dark gray or brown in color; blue slacks with an elastic character underneath with some type of panty hose or leotard; white slip-on shoes with small white bows. One tag found in the clothing stated, “Necessary Objects Limited” and a second tag said “1045 Paris.” Evidence also indicated that the female had a fusion in her spine at the C2/3 region. Degenerative bone disease was found in her neck.
If you have any information that will help identify the victim, please contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office at 910-455-3113, Lt. D. Evans at 910-989-4010, [email protected] or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273.
Crime Stoppers offers cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that is deemed of value or assistance to law enforcement. Information can also be anonymously texted via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and never have to reveal their identity.
Republished courtesy of Onslow County Sheriff's Office. Photo: Before and after reconstruction. Credit: Onslow County Sheriff's Office.