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Unidentified White / Caucasian Female
Age 25-45
from St Louis, Missouri


Victim Details

Apr 28, 2016

Sep 17, 2024

11467

68-47192

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

19623

68 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Female

1923

1943

1968

May 15, 1968

St Louis

Missouri

St. Louis County

No

1

9116

Saint Louis County Police Department

St. Louis

Missouri

St. Louis County

Joe Burgoon

Inv.

7900 Forsyth Boulevard, , St. Louis, Missouri

6365298210

Local

Law Enforcement

68-47192

Black

Dark, dyed hair, possibly light brown originally

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Well developed; Well nourished

  • Accessories: Fragments of a quilt; Tire chain attached around waist and upper legs
  • Clothing: White short sleeve shirt with embroidered flower design at the shoulders and pearl buttons; White bra; Purple/blue slim-jim style stretch pants


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Case Description

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The decedent was found floating in the Mississippi River, approximately at the center and approximately four miles south of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge. It was reported that a river boat pilot found the body of the deceased and took it in tow for approximatey one and a half miles south tot he landing known as the Barbour Metal Boat Works. A tire chain was around her waist.
Date Found: 1968-05-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15034

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Phyllis Corbin
    Phyllis Corbin
    MP50556 • Missing since Nov 1, 1963 from St. Louis, Missouri
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 55%Est. 25–45 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 100–155 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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