This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.
Kenyatta Odom (c. 1982 - 1988), previously known as Christmas Doe, was a young girl whose decomposed body was found in December 1988.
She was identified with assistance from Othram in November 2023. Her mother and her mother's then-boyfriend have been indicted on multiple charges related to her death, including felony murder.
Case[]
The victim was found in a suitcase filled with cement that was placed inside of a television console. Her cause of death was not discovered due to the state of her remains.
Authorities speculate she was not from Georgia, although recent updates state that she may have ties to Albany, Georgia, based on a newspaper associated with the crime scene.
Characteristics[]
- Curly black hair that was pulled back into ponytails and styled with bows.
Clothing[]
- White knit shirt with a red pony.
- White thermal pajama bottoms.
- Diaper.
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- Kenyatta Odom at the Doe Network
- Missing Children's Help Center (archived)
- WALB
- The Tifton Gazette
- News4 JAX:
- WJCL
- DNASolves
- Kenyatta Odom on Wikipedia