The Doe Network: Case File 289UFMO

The Doe Network:
Case File 289UFMO

Reconstructions of Victim

Unidentified African-American Female

Discovered on April 28, 2001 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was a victim of homicide

She may have been deceased anywhere from one to five days prior to her discovery.

Vital Statistics

Estimated age: 3- 4 years old (closer to 3). The estimated year of birth is between 1997 and 1998.

Approximate Height and Weight: 4'0" - 122 cm; 41 lbs - 19 kg.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair in cornrows; brown eyes. She has a small, crescent moon-shaped birthmark on her left shoulder.

Dentals: It couldn't be determined if a chip in her left front tooth is recent or had been present for a longer term. Dentals available.

Clothing: No clothing located.

Case History
The victim's nude body was found on Saturday, April 28, 2001 in Kansas City, MO near 59th and Kensington. She was beheaded and left in a wooded area near the local zoo. Her head was found separately in a plastic bag a few days after the initial discovery of her body. The head still had cornrows in the hair.

Investigators believe that she was killed before she was beheaded and that the crime happened elsewhere. Police will not say how she was killed or whether she was sexually assaulted. They say it appears the body had been in the woods for a few days.

Birthmark on child's left shoulder.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Kansas City Police Department
Sgt. David Bernard
816-234-5043
800-399-8517
or
816-474-TIPS
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

NCIC Number:
N/A
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Kansas City Police Department

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