Orinda Jane Doe article package, 1975 to 1977

The following five articles concern Orinda Jane Doe 1975.

"Body of woman in Lake Anza." Richmond Independent, pp. 1. Aug. 25, 1975. Clipped from Newspapers.com. 

 Body of woman in Lake Anza lane painted on it. She wore a white silver and turquoise necklace, a silver turquoise laid stones. on a side when found. If any person thinks identity of the victim, call Sgt. Johnson at sion 27. BERKELEY - East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) police today were endeavoring to learn the identity of the woman whose body was found just east of here in Contra Costa County near the entrance to the Lake Anza area in Tilden Regional Park. The body was half clothed and she had been bludgeoned to death. According to Sgt. Bruce Johnson, of EBRPD police, a hiker, Charles Jones of Albany, found the body about 4 p.m. Saturday just indide the entrance to the area about 20 feet from an auxiliary parking lot. Her skull was crushed and she was nude from the waist down. She was further described as between 20 and 25 with brown hair and brown eyes, about five feet three and weighting 165 pounds. The victim was wearing a blue tee shirt with a picture of a vintage airp- brassiere, a choker type ring with three afterShe was lying he knows the he is asked to 531-9300, exten-


"Body identification sought by coroner." The Richmond Independent, pp. 3. Mar. 9, 1976. Clipped from Newspapers.com.

Body identification sought by coroner 1-G Martinez Bureau found on or near the body MARTINEZ - Public were a blue t-shirt and a help is being sought today white bra. She had brown the coroner's office in hair, just over shoulder found beaten a young woman length. She had brown eyes. identifying to death last She wore a thin white summer near Lake Anza in metal chain-like necklace Park. with blue turquoise stones, Tilden body of the woman. also a silver ring with a turThe partially nude, was anato found quoise setting. Aug. 23 above the en- Anyone having a clue as to trance to the Lake Anza the woman's identity is area. asked to contact the East An autopsy showed she Bay Regional Park headdied from a fractured skull, quarters or the county and that she had been dead coroner's office, telephone about five days when found. 372-2406. If the body is not identified soon, sheriff's Sgt. Vern Rich of the coroner's bureau To be trained said, the victim will be buried as a "Jane Doe." SAN ANTONIO - Airmar The young woman was Kevin D. Hare, son of Mrs. about 25 to 27 years of age, Faye E. Mattison, 4620 Potwhite, about five feet three rero Ave., Richmond, has inches tall, and weighed been selected for technical about 166 pounds. training in the U.S. Air She was well sun tanned. Force transportation field Only articles of clothing at Sheppard AFB, Tex.

 

"Identity of murdered woman is sought." The Richmond Independent, pp. 1-2. May 1, 1976. Clipped from Newspapers.com.

Identity of murdered woman is sought MARTINEZ- The sheriff's office today appealed to the public for help in identifying a murder victim and possibly in apprehending her killer. Body of the victim, referred to by investigators as "Jane Doe,' , was found Aug. 23 in Tilden Regional Park. She was a caucasian, 22 to 28 years old, five-feet, three-inches tall, weighing 166 pounds, and having medium brown hair and brown eyes. S He was well tanned and had marks indicated she had been wearing a bikini type bathing suit. Her fingernails and toenails were well manicured. Apparently she had had extensive and excellent dental care. The only clothing on the body was a white brassiere, silver and turquoise T-shirt with a silk-screen type painting on the front depicting clouds, the sun's rays and a bi-plane plus she wore a - turquoise chocker-type necklace, with a silver ring and three turquoise inlaid stones. She was nude from the waist down. East bay regional park district police said she had been bludgeoned to death. A hiker found the body about 4 p.m., just inside the entrance to the Lake Anza area of the park. Anyone having information that might aid in the identification of the body or the apprehension of her murderer is asked to call either Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Ken Dyer, at 372-2422, or Coroner's Sgt. Dale Sandy, at 372-2409. Weather Variable cloudiness tonight and Sunday with a slight chance of showers. Cooler tomorrow with highs in the 60s to low 70s inland and 50s near the coast. Winds westerly 10 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 20 percent both tonight and tomorrow.

WHO IS SHE? Do you know this woman? This is artist's conception of "Jane Doe," found dead in Tilden Park near Berkeley last Aug. 23. She was a Caucasian, 22 to 28, 5-3, 166 pounds, with medium brown hair and brown eyes. Her body was well tanned and she was wearing a bikini. Her fingernails and toenails were well manicured. She had had extensive' and excellent dental care. The only other clothing was a turquoise blue t-shirt with a silk screen type painting on the front depicting clouds and sun rays behind a biplane. Call Sgt. Ken Dyer, 372-2422, or Sgt. Dale Sandy, 372-2409, with any information.


"Information wanted." The Contra Costa Times, pp. 17. Jun 27, 1976. Clipped from Newspapers.com.

INFORMATION WANTED Contra Costa County She Harry D. Ramsay, is seeking identification of Jane Doe, a homicide victim, who was found in Tilden Park near Berkeley, California, on August 23, 1975. Jane Doe is described as being a Caucasian female, 22 to 28 years old, 5'3" tall, weighing 166 lbs., medium brown hair, brown eyes. The body is well tanned and indicates the victim wore a bikini type bathing suit. Victim's fingernails and toenails are well manicured. Victim exhibits extensive and excellent dental care. The only clothing worn O was a turquoise blue t-shirt with a silk screen type painting on the front depicting clouds and sun rays behind a bi-plane. The above picture is an artist's conception of Jane Doe. Please forward any information to: Sgt. K. Dyer (415) 372-2422 or Sgt. D sandy (415) 372-2409


"Two Jane Does finally buried." Martinez News-Gazette, pp. 16. Aug. 21, 1977. Clipped from Newspapers.com.

Two Jane Does Finally Buried The burial of two unidentified women has been "reluctantly authorized" by SheriffCoroner Harry D. Ramsay after long investigations failed to determine who they were. "Unfortunately, someone somewhere must be wondering what became of these women," Ramsay said. The first Jane Doe was a homicide victim who was found in Tilden Park on August 23, 1975. She was a Caucasion, 5 feet, 3 inches, weighing 166 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Her age was estimated at 21 to 28. The only clothing was a turquoise blue T-shirt with a bi-plane on cloud background. She wore an Indian style silver turquoise ring and a silver necklace with turquoise stones. The second Jane Doe was an apparent accidental overdose victim found in Richmond on April 11, 1976. She was a black female, 5 feet 2 inches, at Memory Gardens. black hair and brown eyes. Her estimated age was in the mid-twenties. She was wearing a beige skirt and matching blouse, beige shoes and brown jacket. She was thought to be a prostitute who recently came to the Bay Area from Los Angeles, however, this has not been confirmed. Burial was made by local funeral directors Monday at memory Gardens. "While these women will be buried, they will not be forgotten," Ramsay said. "If anyone has any information, call the coroner's office at 372- 2406," Ramsay added.


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