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Jane Doe - Hispanic Female, Astoria, New York (1998)
Violent Crime · Unsolved
28 years waiting · since 1998
JANE DOE - ASTORIA, NEW YORK
Justice for Jane Doe - Hispanic Female, Astoria, New York (1998) — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Who was this Hispanic female and what was her name or background?
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clue
Lead #2Why was she at the Turf Motel and what were the circumstances of her death?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone at or near the motel see her or know who she was in 1998?
On January 12, 1998, an unidentified Hispanic female, estimated between 25 and 35 years old, was discovered deceased at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. Despite extensive investigation over two decades, her identity remains unknown, leaving critical questions about her background, circumstances of death, and next of kin unanswered. Anyone with information about missing Hispanic women from the 1990s or details about this case is urged to contact the FBI.
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evidence
Lead #4Can the clothing items, particularly the distinctive orange Statue of Liberty shirt, help identify her origin or connections?
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Astoria, New York January 12, 1998 On January 12, 1998, an unknown Hispanic female was discovered at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. The victim was between 25 and 35 years old (at time of recovery), approximately 5’1” tall and 143 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
To date, this Hispanic female remains unidentified. Remarks: The victim was wearing blue jeans, a white sweater, an orange T-shirt with a flag and Statue of Liberty emblem, white socks, and a scarf.
Timeline of Events
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1998-01-12
Victim discovered at Turf Motel
Unidentified Hispanic female found at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. Victim was approximately 5'1" tall, 143 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, wearing blue jeans, white sweater, orange T-shirt with flag and Statue of Liberty emblem, white socks, and a scarf.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:May 13, 2026