The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe (Unidentified Female)
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
43 years waiting · since 1983
JANE DOE - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Justice for Jane Doe (Unidentified Female) — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was this unidentified woman and what was her name?
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evidence
Lead #2What is the significance of the red and purple nail polish and yellow V-neck sweater in identifying the victim?
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suspect
Lead #3Who was responsible for the victim's death and decapitation?
On February 28, 1983, an unidentified woman was discovered deceased in the basement of an abandoned building in St. Louis, Missouri, where she had been for approximately four days. The victim, found decapitated and wearing a yellow V-neck sweater with distinctive red and purple nail polish, remains unidentified over four decades later. Anyone with information about this victim's identity or the circumstances of her death is urged to contact the FBI.
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Lead #4Where was the victim during the four days before discovery, and when exactly did she die?
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clue
Lead #5Are there any missing persons reports from 1983 that match this victim's physical description and clothing?
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Source Narrative
St. Louis, Missouri February 28, 1983 On February 28, 1983, the victim was found in the basement of an abandoned building in St.
Louis, Missouri. The victim had been in the basement for approximately four days and was decapitated.
The victim had two coats of red and purple fingernail polish on her hands and was wearing a V-neck long sleeve yellow sweater.
Timeline of Events
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1983-02-28
Victim discovered
Unidentified female found decapitated in basement of abandoned building in St. Louis, Missouri. Victim had been deceased approximately four days.
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Case Information
Incident:February 28, 1983
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 28, 1983
Last Updated:June 15, 2026