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Tammy Jo Alexander
Cold Case · Open
TAMMY JO ALEXANDER
Tammy Jo Alexander, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared from Brooksville, Florida in 1979. Her body was discovered in a cornfield off New York State Route 20 in Caledonia, New York on November 10, 1979. She had been shot twice with a .38 caliber weapon—once in the head and once in the back. Her identity was confirmed through DNA analysis in January 2015.
Caledonia, New York
🏛️ FBI / Livingston County, New York
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Case Summary
Tammy Jo Alexander, a 16-year-old girl, disappeared from Brooksville, Florida in 1979. Her body was discovered in a cornfield off New York State Route 20 in Caledonia, New York on November 10, 1979. She had been shot twice with a .38 caliber weapon—once in the head and once in the back. Her identity was confirmed through DNA analysis in January 2015.
Timeline of Events
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1979-11-10
Disappearance from Florida
Tammy Jo Alexander disappeared from her home in Brooksville, Florida. She was known to run away and hitchhike with truckers.
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1979-11-10
Body Discovery
Body of unidentified 16-year-old female found in cornfield off New York State Route 20 in Caledonia, New York. Victim had been shot once in the head and once in the back with a .38 caliber weapon.
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2015-01-26
Victim Identified
Law enforcement officials announced the victim had been identified as Tammy Jo Alexander through DNA analysis.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Red nylon-lined man's windbreaker with black stripes and 'Auto Sports Products, Inc.' collar label
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evidence
Lead #2Two-piece locket keychain with inscription 'He who holds the key can open my heart'
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evidence
Lead #3Silver necklace with three small turquoise stones, one resembling a bird
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clue
Lead #4Victim known to hitchhike with truckers near truck stop in Florida
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suspect
Lead #5Unknown individual(s) responsible for homicide
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:493
Started:November 10, 1979
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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