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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 25-45
from Queens, New York


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Victim Details

Oct 18, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

12533

Q93-01155

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

20992

62 inches

87 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

Weeks

1947

1968

1992

1993

Feb 25, 1993

Queens

New York

Queens County

1

45903

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

Q93-01155

Black

black and gray, wavy, 6"

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 3" scar on right upper abdomen, 3" vertical scar on midline of abdomen below navel

  • Clothing: black socks, white socks
  • Clothing: light blue jeans size 34, blue jeans size 34, white thermal long johns size 42, white painter's hat, pink sweater size small, navy cardigan, blue "Elmhurst Hospital" gown
  • Footwear: white sneakers


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Case Description

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Unknown white female found in dumpster under the Van Wyck Expressway, opposite of 56-25 College Point Blvd. The area has a large homeless population, and they had last seen the decedent in the dumpster sometime in December 1992.
Date Found: 1993-02-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8028

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    83%Moderate
    Norine Higuchi Brown
    Norine Higuchi Brown
    MP63960 • Missing since Dec 12, 1990 from New Hyde Park, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 65%87 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Marilyn Mara
    Marilyn Mara
    MP56429 • Missing since Jun 1, 1990 from Ridgewood, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'8"
    Weight 98%87 lb vs 100–140 lb
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Jane Porembski
    Jane Porembski
    MP72703 • Missing since Jan 19, 1984 from Westbury, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 63%87 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Gail Katz-bierenbaum
    Gail Katz-bierenbaum
    MP10291 • Missing since Jul 7, 1985 from Manhattan, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 83%87 lb vs 107 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Elizabeth Mondelli
    Elizabeth Mondelli
    MP4922 • Missing since Jul 22, 1990 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%87 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Regina Brown
    Regina Brown
    MP2018 • Missing since Mar 27, 1987 from Newtown, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 72%87 lb vs 115–120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Eileen Jay
    Eileen Jay
    MP89799 • Missing since Feb 7, 1983 from Norwalk, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 81%87 lb vs 110–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Deborah Mckenna
    Deborah Mckenna
    MP77404 • Missing since Jan 14, 1986 from Elizabeth, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 57%87 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Janice Donohue
    Janice Donohue
    MP79492 • Missing since Dec 16, 1983 from Brentwood, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 63%87 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jacqueline Lerman
    Jacqueline Lerman
    MP78433 • Missing since Mar 25, 1979 from Rockaway Beach, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 57%87 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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