The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Unidentified Hispanic Female
Violent Crime · Unsolved
28 years waiting · since 1998
JANE DOE - ASTORIA, NEW YORK
Justice for Jane Doe - Unidentified Hispanic Female — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Who was this woman and where did she come from?
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evidence
Lead #2What do the clothing items and personal effects reveal about her identity or background?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at the motel who may have seen her 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 nearly three decades of investigation. Anyone with information about this woman's identity or the circumstances of her death is urged to contact the FBI.
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Lead #4Did she have any family members or associates who reported her missing?
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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
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1998
Last Updated:April 29, 2026