MISSING/MURDERED NATIVE WOMEN IN LOUISIANA
NOTE:The Jane Does are listed under the location of where these bodies were found, and not necessarily where these women were from. These women may have ended up in the these locations from anywhere. Anyone with a missing loved one, may want to check out these cases, and look for anything familiar which may help identify these women.
Composite drawings or sculptured busts are shown where available. These pictures and busts are often not accurate depictions of what these women actually looked like, so cannot be the only factor in determining if this is your loved one. It is highly recommended that details such as height, weight, tattoos, birthmarks, etc. be examined carefully before ruling out that this is your loved one.
Warning! Some of the post mortem pictures are graphic, and might be disturbing to some viewers.
Reconstruction of Victim
Unidentified Native American / Caucasian Female
• The victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
• She had been dead approximately two to three weeks prior to the discovery of her body.
• Note! This woman may have been missing either shortly before her body was discovered or she may have gone missing earlier than mid December, 1991.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2 - 5'6"; 100 -115 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: She was a biracial mix of American Indian and Caucasian. Possibly of Mexican or Native American heritage. Medium-length brown hair. She had an extra vertebra and there was some evidence of back problems.
• Dentals: She has dental fillings that could help identify her. Dental records are available.
Jewelry: Some jewelry was found near the body and believed to be hers. The ring is silver and is a size 5 3/8. The face of the ring is a depiction of a bird, turquoise in color with a red tail. This is the type of jewellery sold at Pow Wow’s or by native vendors in many cities throughout Canada and the USA.
The earring is gold plated. Both pieces appear to be similar to jewelry worn by the Native Americans or those in the Southwest United States.
Victim’s Jewellery
The victim was found December 22, 1991 lying in a driveway leading into a field near Vinton, just south of Interstate 10. She may be from Texas or other points farther west. She also may have been traveling through this area when she was murdered.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Cold Case Homicide Unit
Detective Danny M. Stephens
337-491-3719
OR
337-431-1320
Mailing Address:
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
5400 Broad St.
Lake Charles, LA 70615
All information may be submitted anonymously.
NCIC Number:
U-535636160
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information: Doenetwork.
Katherine Collins
Jeremy Jones has been charged with murdering Katherine Collins in New Orleans.
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