The person at the center of this case
Unknown Hispanic Female, approximately 39 years old
Violent Crime · Open - Unidentified Remains
12 years waiting · since 2013
JANE DOE - MARION COUNTY, HANNIBAL, MISSOURI
Justice for Unknown Hispanic Female, approximately 39 years old — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who are the two white persons of interest seen with the victim at Mark Twain Cave on September 8, 2013?
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evidence
Lead #2Can the distinctive XL striped blouse (pink, purple, navy, yellow), size 13/14 Ariya jeans, and sterling silver ring with white stones help identify the victim or trace her movements?
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suspect
Lead #3What is the significance of the tall male (6'6") in the Iowa Rodeo shirt and the young female companion—were they involved in the victim's death?
On September 15, 2013, the body of an unidentified Hispanic female was discovered in the Mississippi River south of Hannibal, Missouri, seven days after she was last seen at Mark Twain Cave and Gift Shop. The victim, approximately 39 years old, died from asphyxia due to smothering, and was found wearing distinctive striped clothing and a silver ring. Two persons of interest—a tall white male in an Iowa Rodeo shirt and a young white female in a yellow shirt—were present with her at the cave location and remain unidentified, making their identification and location critical to resolving this case.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff's Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What occurred between September 8 and September 15 that resulted in the victim being in the Mississippi River?
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evidence
Lead #5DNA and dental records are available—have they been compared against missing persons databases and genealogical records?
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Source Narrative
September 15, 2013 Hannibal, Missouri On Sunday, September 15, 2013, the body of an unknown female was discovered in the Mississippi River just south of Hannibal, Missouri. The victim was last seen on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the Mark Twain Cave and Gift Shop located at 300 Cave Hollow Rd, Hannibal, Missouri, with an unknown white male and an unknown white female.
The unknown male is described as being very tall (approximately 6’6”), tan, blond hair, wearing an orange “Iowa Rodeo” cutoff t-shirt, shorts and work boots. The unknown female is described as being short (approximately 5’0”), between 18 and 22 years old, short blonde hair with streaks, wearing a yellow shirt (or tank top) and grey shorts with yellow trim.
At this time, the unknown male and unknown female are considered persons of interest in this case. The cause of death is asphyxia due to smothering.
: Remarks: Clothing/Belongings: XL pink, purple, navy, and yellow striped blouse, size 13/14 Ariya brand jeans, and a sterling silver ring with white stones.
Timeline of Events
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2013-09-08
Last Sighting at Mark Twain Cave
Victim last seen at Mark Twain Cave and Gift Shop with unknown white male (approximately 6'6", tan, blonde hair, orange Iowa Rodeo shirt) and unknown white female (approximately 5'0", 18-22 years old, short blonde hair with streaks, yellow shirt)
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2013-09-15
Body Discovery
Body of unidentified female discovered in Mississippi River just south of Hannibal, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:September 8, 2013
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 8, 2013
Last Updated:July 22, 2026