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Jane Doe - Hispanic female, approximately 25-35 years old

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Jane Doe - Hispanic female, approximately 25-35 years old

Case
#540
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Violent Crime · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998

JANE DOE - ASTORIA, NEW YORK

Justice for Jane Doe - 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 #1

Who was this Hispanic female and where did she come from?

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evidence
Lead #2

What was the significance of her clothing, particularly the orange T-shirt with Statue of Liberty emblem?

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witness
Lead #3

Did anyone at the Turf Motel see or interact with the victim before 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 despite decades of investigation. Anyone with information about this woman's identity or the circumstances of her death is urged to contact the FBI.

Case
#540
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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clue
Lead #4

How did she come to be at the Turf Motel and what were the circumstances of her death?

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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

Unknown Hispanic female discovered 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:June 15, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:June 15, 2026