LaSalle County Jane Doe was a woman who was found deceased in a cornfield in LaSalle County, Illinois, in 1991.
Genetic genealogy research discovered two first cousins in 2021 with more testing and genealogical research required for conclusive identification.
Case[]
The decedent was discovered with three times the lethal amount of cocaine in her system, but it is unknown if this contributed to her death. It is also unclear if her death was a homicide or an accident.
Isotope testing indicated that she was from the upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Canada, or Alaska.
Characteristics[]
- Breast implants lacking serial numbers or logos.
- Right-handed.
- Unusual and extensive dental work including crowns, possibly performed outside Illinois.
- Possible history of braces.
- Tattoo of a cross with red flower on upper left breast area.
- Tattoo of a star-shaped flower with multicolored flower and stem on lower right abdomen.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Black spandex shorts.
- Men's American Outfitter striped button-down shirt with dark pinstripe on a light background.
Belongings[]
- Discovered lying atop a curtain with attached drapery slip-on hooks.
Exclusions[]
- Theresa Wallace
- Robin Abrams
- Latreesia Johnson
- Debbie McCall
- Kathleen Beitzel
- Belinda VanLith
- Flora Tobin
Gallery[]
Age regression
Reconstruction of tattoo
Reconstruction of tattoo