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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 30-37
from Ellery, New York


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Victim Details

Jul 21, 2016

Jan 25, 2024

43312

C3468-83

Adult - Pre 40

30

37

23740

64 inches

128 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

Hours

1946

1953

1983

Dec 6, 1983

Ellery

New York

Chautauqua County

1

10854

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office

Mayville

New York

Chautauqua County

15 E Chautauqua St., , Mayville, New York

7167534232

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sheriff.us/

1983-3468

Brown

some gray

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: wart above left eye, large mole behind the left ear, scar on throat.

  • Accessories: hand written note from the Blue Boy Motor Lodge in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Clothing: white V - neck camisole made in Carpi, Italy; a green/brown/red checked trench coat reverse to drab olive wool (size 40), blue/gray wool crew neck pullover; plaid wool skirt various shades of brown blue and red.
  • Footwear: No shoes on but would have worn shoe size 5-6


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Case Description

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Discovered in a ditch along Route.17, the Southern Tier Expressway, now Interstate 86, in the eastbound lane, in the Town of Ellery. The partially clad body was found by utility company employees at approximately 8:30 a.m. It is believed the victim is from Canada or some European Country. Computer checks in the United States, Canada, and Interpol have been unsuccessful in locating any missing persons that fit the victims description. Attempts to identify the victim through fingerprints have also been unsuccessful.
Date Found: 1983-12-06

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15489

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Nellie Flickinger
    Nellie Flickinger
    MP1737 • Missing since Mar 1, 1979 from Erie, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Lonene Rogers
    Lonene Rogers
    MP2662 • Missing since Jan 7, 1981 from Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    Joan Kitson
    Joan Kitson
    MP70668 • Missing since May 12, 1977 from Tonawanda, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Linda Welshans
    Linda Welshans
    MP52580 • Missing since Mar 9, 1982 from Buffalo, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    80%Moderate
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    MP12363 • Missing since Sep 19, 1977 from North Lima, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 130–145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Patricia Laemmerhirt
    Patricia Laemmerhirt
    MP9541 • Missing since Apr 3, 1976 from Westfield, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 27–28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 87%128 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Andrea Coyle
    Andrea Coyle
    MP2496 • Missing since Dec 19, 1978 from Altoona, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Maria Lindner
    Maria Lindner
    MP118696 • Missing since Feb 2, 1980 from Buffalo, New York
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 76%128 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Rosemarie Roginski
    Rosemarie Roginski
    MP32151 • Missing since Jan 1, 1973 from Ambridge, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Barbara Shumac
    Barbara Shumac
    MP2499 • Missing since Dec 16, 1982 from Venango Township, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–37 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 20%5'4" vs 4'6"–4'10"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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