The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe (Black female, age 19-35, possible nickname 'Nessie/Nessy')
Violent Crime · Open
22 years waiting · since 2003
JANE DOE - ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Justice for Jane Doe (Black female, age 19-35, possible nickname 'Nessie/Nessy') — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the victim and what was her real name? Why did she go by the nickname 'Nessie' or 'Nessy'?
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evidence
Lead #2What is the significance of the wooden hand-held mirror found in the jacket pocket? Could this help identify the victim or her connections?
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clue
Lead #3The victim had a broken pelvis within the past 1-2 years and no dental work—could these medical details help identify her through medical or dental records?
On May 26, 2003, St. Clair County Sheriff's Department discovered an unidentified Black female, estimated age 19-35, in a dumpster near Fred Moore Highway and I-94 in St. Clair Township, Michigan. The victim, who may have gone by the nickname 'Nessie' or 'Nessy' and possibly originated from Detroit, was found clothed with distinctive personal items including a wooden mirror. Investigators seek public assistance in identifying this victim and determining the circumstances of her death, as critical details about her identity and how she came to be in the dumpster remain unknown.
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location
Lead #4Why do investigators believe the victim may have been transported from Detroit? What connections exist between Detroit and the recovery location?
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timeline
Lead #5How long had the victim been deceased before discovery? What does the skeletal condition reveal about the time of death?
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Source Narrative
St. Clair Township, Michigan May 26, 2003 On May 26, 2003, St.
Clair Sheriff Department recovered a female body in a dumpster around Fred Moore Hwy and I-94, in St. Clair County, Michigan.
The victim is described as a black female, age 19-35. The victim was recovered wearing a multicolored t-shirt, green polyester underwear with off-white lace trim, and a jacket with a zipper.
In one of the jacket pockets, the victim had a round wooden hand-held mirror that was approximately three inches in diameter. Based on skeletal information, it is believed that the victim may have broken their pelvis within the past year or two of life.
The victim also does not have any dental work (i.e. fillings, crowns, etc).
Investigators believe this victim may have come/been transported from Detroit, Michigan, and gone by the nickname “Nessie/Nessy”. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this victim, and anyone with information is asked to contact the St.
Clair County Sheriff Department.
Timeline of Events
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2003-05-26
Body discovered in dumpster
Female body recovered in dumpster near Fred Moore Highway and I-94 in St. Clair Township, Michigan
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2003
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2003
Last Updated:April 29, 2026