The person at the center of this case
Unidentified White Female (Jane Doe)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
40 years waiting · since 1985
JANE DOE - NEWARK, CALIFORNIA
Justice for Unidentified White Female (Jane Doe) — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Distinctive dental characteristics: bottom two front teeth missing antemortem, possibly since childhood. Could be verified through dental records if victim is identified.
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evidence
Lead #2Multiple pieces of jewelry recovered: red/orange dangling glass earrings, Timex wristwatch with black strap, white metal ring with pink stone, white metal ring with '69' on both sides, and two yellow plastic barrettes. These items may help identify the victim or connect to missing persons reports.
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witness
Lead #3Who reported finding the remains, and did they observe any vehicles or suspicious activity in the area around Mowry Avenue in the weeks prior?
On October 24, 1985, skeletal remains of an unidentified White female were discovered in a field near Mowry Avenue in Newark, California, with evidence of a gunshot wound. The victim, estimated to be between 25 and 36 years old and standing 5'6" to 5'8", had been deceased for approximately two to twelve months before discovery. Despite distinctive identifying features including missing front teeth and jewelry recovered at the scene, her identity remains unknown after nearly four decades, and investigators seek information about who she was and how she came to be in that field.
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clue
Lead #4The specific style and condition of the jewelry, particularly the distinctive '69' ring, may help narrow down the victim's identity or connect to known missing persons from 1984-1985.
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Source Narrative
October 24, 1985 Newark, California On October 24, 1985, the nearly skeletal remains of an unidentified White female were discovered in a field next to Mowry Avenue in Newark, California (Alameda county), located approximately two miles from I-880. The victim had been shot and is estimated to have died approximately two months to one year prior.
Forensic anthropologists determined the victim was approximately 5’6” to 5’8” with brown/red/auburn shoulder-length hair and between the ages of 25 and 36. Her bottom two front teeth were missing and are believed to have been missing for some time (possibly since childhood) as the other teeth had grown together to close the gap.
She was recovered wearing multiple items of jewelry (no pictures available). Remarks: Her bottom two front teeth were missing (antemortem).
She was recovered wearing multiple pieces of jewelry including: red/orange dangling glass earrings with red lower design and metal framework; a Timex wrist watch with black strap; a white metal ring with a pink stone surrounded by small white stones; a white metal ring with the number "69" present on both sides of the band; and two yellow plastic barrettes.
Timeline of Events
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1985-10-24
Remains discovered
Nearly skeletal remains of unidentified White female found in field next to Mowry Avenue, approximately two miles from I-880. Victim had been shot.
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1985-08-24
Estimated time of death window begins
Forensic anthropologists estimated victim died approximately two months to one year prior to October 24, 1985 discovery.
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1985
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 1985
Last Updated:April 29, 2026