207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case?
A young girl's remains are discovered 4 days after she was abducted from her bed
On September 14, 1988, Jaclyn Dowaliby, a 7-year-old girl, was found murdered after being abducted from her home in Midlothian, Illinois. Jaclyn had disappeared from her bedroom four nights earlier. The initial signs included a smashed basement window and a missing blanket, which led investigators to believe that an abduction had occurred. The scene indicated an apparent forced entry, but forensic evidence later suggested that the window might have been staged, as there was no sign of recent dis ...Read More
On September 14, 1988, Jaclyn Dowaliby, a 7-year-old girl, was found murdered after being abducted from her home in Midlothian, Illinois. Jaclyn had disappeared from her bedroom four nights earlier. The initial signs included a smashed basement window and a missing blanket, which led investigators to believe that an abduction had occurred. The scene indicated an apparent forced entry, but forensic evidence later suggested that the window might have been staged, as there was no sign of recent dis ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (6)
See any mistakes?Victim Details
Jaclyn Dowaliby
April 5, 2023
Female
Caucasian / White
Midlothian
IL
1988-09-14
1988-09-10
1981-05-17
7
Jaclyn Dowaliby
Jaclyn
Dowaliby
Yes
11/19/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (2)
It's hard to shake the feeling of unease that the Dowaliby case leaves behind. One thing that really... ...Read More
10/19/2023
10/19/2023
Did anyone else notice how crucial community involvement seemed in Jaclyn Dowaliby's case? From the ... ...Read More
09/27/2023
09/27/2023
