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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 30-40
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Dec 12, 2011

Sep 16, 2024

8014

93-2533

Adult - Pre 40

30

40

13918

64 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

2

Days

1953

1963

1993

Sep 7, 1993

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

41394

Oregon State Police - State Medical Examiners Office

Clackamas

Oregon

Clackamas County

13309 Southeast 84th Avenue Suite 100, , Clackamas, Oregon

9716738200

State

Medical Examiner

93-2533

Brown

Brown, 12 inches in length

brown

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Cesarean section scar on lower abdomen C-shaped scar on back of left hand

  • Clothing: Aqua blue unlabeled sweatshirt J.C. Penney brand bra, tan with flowers embroidered on cups Maroon Cherokee brand jeans, size 12
  • Footwear: Black shoe with black laces, "Pro Wings" brand.
  • Jewelry: Seiko watch around left wrist. Road Runner symbol in black on a silver-like ellipse attached to a silver-like bands (ring) around the left ring finger. Brown elastic band with gold-colored glitter around right wrist


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Case Description

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On September 07, 1993, the body of a unidentified white female was found by workers at a nearby aluminum transfer station; the workers spotted the body lying face down on the rocky bank of the Willamette River near Swan Island. Some clothing was associated with the remains. Several newspaper articles were written about the body and the request for information from anyone who may know her. No information was ever developed.
Date Found: 1993-09-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9599

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    87%Strong
    Cheryl Grose
    Cheryl Grose
    MP24658 • Missing since Jul 6, 1991 from Tigard, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    Linda Pleva
    Linda Pleva
    MP890 • Missing since Apr 1, 1981 from Eugene, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 90–135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    Physical features: Scar: cesarean, section, abdomen
    84%Moderate
    Kelly Sims
    Kelly Sims
    MP19384 • Missing since Oct 16, 1990 from Kelso, Washington
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 99%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 87%140 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Julie Vaughn
    Julie Vaughn
    MP25604 • Missing since Apr 18, 1991 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 70%140 lb vs 112 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    83%Moderate
    Teresa Gruetter
    Teresa Gruetter
    MP12887 • Missing since Sep 11, 1991 from Boring, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%140 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jamie Grissim
    Jamie Grissim
    MP2716 • Missing since Dec 7, 1971 from Vancouver, Washington
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Patricia Swanberg
    Patricia Swanberg
    MP896 • Missing since Aug 10, 1992 from Corvallis, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 70%140 lb vs 112 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Pem Yates-briggs
    Pem Yates-briggs
    MP118850 • Missing since Jun 1, 1979 from Oregon City, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 94%140 lb vs 110–125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jennifer Delap
    Jennifer Delap
    MP25578 • Missing since Jan 16, 1991 from Boring, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    Jeanne Palinkas
    Jeanne Palinkas
    MP26185 • Missing since Jun 9, 1983 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 82%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 90–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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