The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Astoria, New York (Hispanic female, approximately 25-35 years old)
Violent Crime · Open - Unidentified Remains
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 Hispanic female? What was her name and where did she come from?
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evidence
Lead #2The distinctive orange T-shirt with flag and Statue of Liberty emblem may help identify her origin or connections.
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clue
Lead #3How did she come to be at the Turf Motel and what were the circumstances surrounding her death?
On January 12, 1998, an unidentified Hispanic female was discovered deceased at the Turf Motel in Astoria, New York. The victim, estimated between 25 and 35 years old, remains unidentified nearly three decades later despite detailed physical descriptions and distinctive clothing. Anyone with information about this woman's identity or the circumstances of her death is urged to contact the FBI.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone at the motel or in the surrounding area see or interact with this woman before her discovery?
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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 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.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:September 28, 2026