SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Sheriff's Office Asking For Public's Help in Identifying Woman's Remains Found in 1986

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a subject whose remains were found in 1986. On March 12, 1986 human remains consisting of a skull were found floating in Weaver Creek, a subsidiary of Yellow River, on the Eglin Air Force Base Property located in Santa Rosa County. The remains were found floating approximately 25 yards from shore. Since the discovery, the remains have been examined by numerous experts who have concluded the following:

•  White female with possible Spanish descent

•  Had been in the water 2 – 6 weeks

•  Unable to determine cause of death

•  Between 20 – 30 years of age

•  Between 5'3” to 5'06” in height

•  Moderate muscular build & between 115 – 135 lbs.

•  Carried at least two children to term

•  Smoked cigarettes

•  Probably right-handed

•  Used drugs to excess by snorting

•  Had poor dental hygiene with distinctive dental features

•  The skull also indicated partially healed fractures of both the right and left temporary bones that appeared to be at least 1 ½ years old

•  Dental Records have been entered into NCIC but have not produced any matches

The first attached composite (attachment named 1986 composite) was done in 1986 by Cpl. Daniels with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Recently, a second composite (attachments labeled skull #1 and skull #2) was completed by Deputy Moody with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and was aged to 45 years of age due to the victim possibly a heavy drug user that may have resulted in a fatigued, prematurely-aged appearance.

Investigators are hoping that by releasing these photographs and details, that someone may recognize the victim. Anyone with information concerning the possible identity of this person is asked to contact Santa Rosa Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP or Lt. Joe McCurdy at 983-1246. Any person who provides information to Crime Stoppers which leads to resolution of this case will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00.

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net