The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Astoria, New York (Hispanic female, approximately 25-35 years old)
Violent Crime · Open - Unidentified
28 years waiting · since 1998
JANE DOE - ASTORIA, NEW YORK
Justice for Jane Doe - Astoria, New York (Hispanic female, approximately 25-35 years old) — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was this woman and where did she come from? No missing person report has been matched to her.
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evidence
Lead #2The victim was wearing distinctive clothing including an orange T-shirt with a flag and Statue of Liberty emblem—could this help identify her origin or recent activities?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone at the Turf Motel see or interact with the victim before her death? Staff or guests may hold crucial information.
On January 12, 1998, an unidentified Hispanic female was discovered deceased at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. The victim, estimated to be between 25 and 35 years old, has never been identified despite nearly three decades of investigation. Anyone with information about her identity or the circumstances of her death is urged to contact the FBI.
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clue
Lead #4What were the circumstances of death? Determining cause of death may help narrow down suspects or identify her.
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Source Narrative
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
Body Discovery
Unidentified Hispanic female discovered at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. Victim was approximately 5'1" tall, weighing 143 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:September 10, 2026