The Oregon State Police now have an idea what a woman, whose remains were found in the woods last month, looked like during her life. Forensic artist Joyce Nagy recently assisted the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office with a facial reconstruction, pictured here.
No positive DNA match has yet been made, so the Oregon State Police are looking for another avenue to confirm identification, including asking for the public’s help.
On April 3, 2020, the remains of a Caucasian female were found near a forest service road in Linn County, Oregon. The woman was approximately 30-50 years of age with brown hair at the time of her death. The following items were found with the remains:
- Purple full-zip athletic jacket with open “scalloped” back, Apana brand, size XS
- Green camisole with spaghetti straps, BKE Core brand, size s/extra long
- Heather gray front zip sports bra, Victoria’s Secret VSX Sport brand, size 32C
- Black heavy fabric bandanna or neckerchief tied with square knot
- Blue denim jeans with crystal embellishments on front and back pockets, Wranglers brand, size 5/6 x 32
- Black dress booties, Steve Madden brand, size 9.5
According to the Lebanon Express, the woman is the second body to be discovered over the course of a week in early April in Linn County. Another body—a male who may have gone missing in 2011—was also discovered. A positive ID has not been made in that case, however.
Anyone with information regarding these remains or this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Colin Pyle with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 541-967-3950.
Information provided by Linn County Sheriff’s Office and OSP. Photo: Forensic artist Joyce Nagy’s composite.