The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe (unidentified female, approximately 2-4 years old)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
26 years waiting · since 2000
JANE DOE - ALLENSTOWN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Justice for Jane Doe (unidentified female, approximately 2-4 years old) — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who is Jane Doe's biological mother? Her identity remains completely unknown despite DNA identification of the father.
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evidence
Lead #2What was the cause of death? The remains provide no clear indication of how this young child was killed.
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suspect
Lead #3What is the full extent of Terrence Rasmussen's crimes? He is a known serial killer—were there other victims?
On May 9, 2000, the remains of an unidentified young girl were discovered in a 55-gallon drum near Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, alongside another juvenile victim. DNA analysis later identified her biological father as serial killer Terrence Rasmussen, though her mother remains unknown and she is believed to have been killed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Despite decades of investigation, Jane Doe's identity, cause of death, and the circumstances surrounding her murder remain unsolved, making her case critical to understanding Rasmussen's full criminal history.
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Lead #4Why were no clothing or personal items recovered with the remains? What does this suggest about the disposal method?
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location
Lead #5How did Jane Doe end up in New Hampshire if she was not originally from the state? What is her true geographic origin?
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Source Narrative
Allenstown, New Hampshire May 9, 2000 On May 9, 2000, Jane Doe’s remains were discovered with remains of another juvenile female inside a 55-gallon drum on private property next to New Hampshire's Bear Brook State Park. The second victim has been identified and is not biologically related to Jane Doe.
Jane Doe is estimated to have been killed during the late 1970s to early 1980s by undetermined means. It is believed that Jane Doe was not originally from New Hampshire.
She was 2 to 4 years old at the time of her death, with slightly wavy brown hair, and approximately 3’3” to 3'9" tall. She had a slight overbite that may have been noticeable.
An analysis of her bones suggests that she may have had anemia in life, but this cannot be confirmed. No clothing or personal items were recovered with her.
DNA testing revealed Jane Doe's biological father is Terrence "Terry" Peder Rasmussen, who died in a California prison in 2010 after being convicted of the 2002 murder of his common-law wife. Jane Doe's biological mother is unknown.
Timeline of Events
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2000-05-09
Remains Discovered
Jane Doe's remains found in 55-gallon drum on private property next to Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, along with another juvenile victim
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1970-01-01
Estimated Time of Death
Jane Doe is believed to have been killed sometime during the late 1970s to early 1980s by undetermined means
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2010-01-01
Biological Father Identified
DNA testing revealed Terrence Peder Rasmussen as Jane Doe's biological father; Rasmussen died in California prison in 2010 after conviction for 2002 murder of common-law wife
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2000
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2000
Last Updated:October 29, 2026