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[[Unidentified decedent|Unidentified decedents]] are a name given to a person who had died, but law enforcement officials were unable to conclusively say who they were while alive. Many victims go unidentified for years or even decades before officials are able to conclusively find out who they were before death. One particular case from the [[U.S. state]] of [[Florida]] was that of [[Death of Janice Marie Young|Janice Marie Young]], a woman was pushed in front of a moving vehicle in 1973<ref></ref>, but was not identified until 2015<ref></ref>. Over 40,000 decedents still remain unidentified in the United States.
== Orlando Jane Doe (1977) ==
A young black female's remains were located in [[Orlando, Florida]], on January 21, 1977. She was between sixteen and eighteen years old when she died and was between five feet two to five feet eight inches tall (157–172 cm) and in a weight range between . She had some unique features, such as a slanted nose and previous injuries to her lower left leg. Found with her body were a pair of jeans, a yellow and brown top decorated with people and flowers, a blue flip-flop sandal, underwear, bra and a bracelet. The bracelet was silver and contained a blue stone.<ref></ref>
== Alachua County John Doe (1979) ==
The skeletal remains of a man were discovered in a wooded area of [[Alachua County, Florida]], on February 13, 1979, along [[Interstate 75 in Florida|Interstate 75]]. Near his remains, a [[noose]] was found, indicating he committed suicide. He was between 22 and 40 when he died. He stood about 5'6" and was of muscular build, although his weight could not be estimated.<ref></ref> He wore brown shoes, a gray button-down shirt, tan pants and a blue windbreaker. Isotope analysis of his bones indicated he was not native to Florida and had not spent a significant time in the state. He likely originated in the states north of Florida, as far as Indiana or Ohio.<ref></ref> In 2018, the [[DNA Doe Project]] took on the task of identifying him at the request of law enforcement. His DNA has failed 3 sequencing attempts thus far and is slated for a 4th attempt.<ref name="facebook2"></ref>
== Bahia Honda Keys Jane Doe (1979) ==
A girl presumed to be between sixteen and nineteen years old was found drowned on March 5, 1979 in [[Bahia Honda Key]], Florida. She had died hours before due to unknown circumstances. The Jane Doe was believed to have been a smoker, as she had evidence of [[emphysema]] in her lungs. She was white with auburn hair that was curly and had brown eyes. She was approximately tall and weighed . Distinguishing features included a [[dental crown]] made from metal or porcelain, several fillings and evidence of [[Root canal|root canals]], a visible scar on her right pointer finger and she also had nails that had been well-maintained. She was wearing a black top and blue jeans on the day she died.<ref></ref>
[[File:1980_FL_John_Doe.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1980_FL_John_Doe.jpg|left|thumb|188x188px|Pinellas County John Doe]]
== Pinellas County John Doe (1980) ==
On October 10, 1980, the body of a young man was recovered from the [[Tampa Bay]] area, underneath a bridge in [[St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg]], [[Pinellas County, Florida]]. He died eighteen to twenty-four hours before he was discovered. He was tall and weighed at the age of fifteen to twenty-five.<ref></ref> His hair was curly and his eyes were brown and he had not shaved for several days, as some facial hair was visible on his chin. He was wearing jeans, underwear and socks when he was found.<ref></ref>
== Broward County Jane Doe (1982) ==
[[File:Fort_Lauderdale_Jane_Doe_1982.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_Lauderdale_Jane_Doe_1982.jpg|left|thumb|169x169px|Mortuary photograph of the 1982 Broward County Jane Doe]]
On the afternoon of August 3, 1982, a young woman was killed after being hit by a tractor trailer in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], [[Broward County, Florida]]. She was probably between fourteen and seventeen, although she may have been as young as twelve or as old as twenty-five. She had on jeans, a dark blue or brown top, and brown sandals; and she had dark blond or light brown hair that was curly in texture.<ref></ref> She was of slender build, but with large breasts, at a height of and a weight of . She had possibly been hitchhiking around the southern United States, in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada; and may have spoken with a [[Cajun]] or Southern accent.<ref></ref> It is possible that while in Nevada she used the name "Donna", and that she had friends or family living in the area. She had thirty dollars and three business cards; one was linked to a police officer who provided information involving a runaway who stated the details about Nevada.<ref></ref>
[[File:Blue_Butterfly_Tatt_Reconstruction_006c.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_Butterfly_Tatt_Reconstruction_006c.jpg|thumb|200x200px|1988 Broward County Jane Doe]]
== Broward County Jane Doe (1988) ==
A white female was located behind a store on December 27, 1988, in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], Broward County, Florida. She had apparently died twelve hours before of a [[cocaine]] overdose, presumed to be accidental. The female had not died at the location, however, as her body was likely dumped by another individual. She was estimated to be between the ages of twenty-one and forty and had curly auburn hair and brown or gray-hazel eyes.<ref></ref> She was estimated to be at the height of tall and was about . The woman had a distinct tattoo of a blue butterfly on her lower abdomen. She was clothed, except for shoes, as she was wearing jeans and a pink and white sweater. A ring and a watch were noted as jewelry.<ref></ref>
== Broward County John Doe (1993) ==
On May 4, 1993, an inner tube containing the corpse of a Hispanic man was discovered 2 nautical miles east of the [[Boca Raton, Florida|Boca Raton Inlet]], in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]. Cause of death was found to be dehydration. He was estimated to be 15 to 35 years old, was 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighed 116 pounds. He had brown hair, a mustache and brown eyes. He was found wearing a blue zipper jacket, a pair of pants, and black socks. Investigators believe that he may have been a refugee from Cuba, trying to reach the United States, based upon the circumstances. He carried with him a few photographs, as well as various pieces of paper with a list of people, addresses in [[Hialeah, Florida|Hialeah]] and [[Miami|Miami, Florida]], as well as another that simply said "USA". Investigators could not reach anyone listed on the pieces of paper.<ref></ref>
== Orange County John Doe (1996) ==
On March 21, 1996, the skeleton of an African American male was found by a young child in a wooded area near a residence in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando Florida]]. He was estimated to be between 16 and 20 years old, and was between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall. Weight, eye color, and hair color could not be ascertained, as the body had been at the location for approximately two years. It was noted that the victim had evidence of possibly being a laborer in life. Cause of death could not be ascertained, however, investigators found that the victim had suffered severe injuries that were consistent with falling from a massive height. Investigators believe that he may have fallen from a passing aircraft overhead, as the house was in a direct line with flight patterns out of [[Orlando Executive Airport]] and [[Orlando International Airport]].<ref></ref>
== "Cinnamon" ==
On September 29, 1999, the decomposing body of a middle age possibly white female was found on an abandoned [[cabin cruiser]], floating off of Sigsby Bay near [[Key West|Key West, Florida]], after investigators had gotten an anonymous tip from a possible boyfriend that she was suicidal. Cause of death was found to be an overdose of alcohol and [[amphetamine]], with suicide being considered. She was estimated to be between 35 and 60 years old, was between 4 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 3 inches tall, had black hair, and weighed 140 pounds. Eye color could not be ascertained. Investigators believe that she had given birth at some point during her life. She was wearing charcoal colored swim trunks, cotton brief underpants, a tank top with a pink flamingo emblem, a rope necklace with a glass amulet attached, and a beaded string amulet on her right ankle. Investigators also discovered a poem with her body, detailing life and death, as well as a message stating that the boat's owner would soon be returning from Alaska. When asked, the boyfriend told them that the only name she was ever referred to by was 'Cinnamon', and that she never told anyone her actual name.<ref></ref>
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Unidentified decedents in Florida| ]]
[[Category:Florida-related lists|Unidentified decedent]]
[[Category:Death in the United States-related lists|Unidentified decedents in Florida]]
[[Category:Unsolved deaths| ]]
== Orlando Jane Doe (1977) ==
A young black female's remains were located in [[Orlando, Florida]], on January 21, 1977. She was between sixteen and eighteen years old when she died and was between five feet two to five feet eight inches tall (157–172 cm) and in a weight range between . She had some unique features, such as a slanted nose and previous injuries to her lower left leg. Found with her body were a pair of jeans, a yellow and brown top decorated with people and flowers, a blue flip-flop sandal, underwear, bra and a bracelet. The bracelet was silver and contained a blue stone.<ref></ref>
== Alachua County John Doe (1979) ==
The skeletal remains of a man were discovered in a wooded area of [[Alachua County, Florida]], on February 13, 1979, along [[Interstate 75 in Florida|Interstate 75]]. Near his remains, a [[noose]] was found, indicating he committed suicide. He was between 22 and 40 when he died. He stood about 5'6" and was of muscular build, although his weight could not be estimated.<ref></ref> He wore brown shoes, a gray button-down shirt, tan pants and a blue windbreaker. Isotope analysis of his bones indicated he was not native to Florida and had not spent a significant time in the state. He likely originated in the states north of Florida, as far as Indiana or Ohio.<ref></ref> In 2018, the [[DNA Doe Project]] took on the task of identifying him at the request of law enforcement. His DNA has failed 3 sequencing attempts thus far and is slated for a 4th attempt.<ref name="facebook2"></ref>
== Bahia Honda Keys Jane Doe (1979) ==
A girl presumed to be between sixteen and nineteen years old was found drowned on March 5, 1979 in [[Bahia Honda Key]], Florida. She had died hours before due to unknown circumstances. The Jane Doe was believed to have been a smoker, as she had evidence of [[emphysema]] in her lungs. She was white with auburn hair that was curly and had brown eyes. She was approximately tall and weighed . Distinguishing features included a [[dental crown]] made from metal or porcelain, several fillings and evidence of [[Root canal|root canals]], a visible scar on her right pointer finger and she also had nails that had been well-maintained. She was wearing a black top and blue jeans on the day she died.<ref></ref>
[[File:1980_FL_John_Doe.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1980_FL_John_Doe.jpg|left|thumb|188x188px|Pinellas County John Doe]]
== Pinellas County John Doe (1980) ==
On October 10, 1980, the body of a young man was recovered from the [[Tampa Bay]] area, underneath a bridge in [[St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg]], [[Pinellas County, Florida]]. He died eighteen to twenty-four hours before he was discovered. He was tall and weighed at the age of fifteen to twenty-five.<ref></ref> His hair was curly and his eyes were brown and he had not shaved for several days, as some facial hair was visible on his chin. He was wearing jeans, underwear and socks when he was found.<ref></ref>
== Broward County Jane Doe (1982) ==
[[File:Fort_Lauderdale_Jane_Doe_1982.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_Lauderdale_Jane_Doe_1982.jpg|left|thumb|169x169px|Mortuary photograph of the 1982 Broward County Jane Doe]]
On the afternoon of August 3, 1982, a young woman was killed after being hit by a tractor trailer in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], [[Broward County, Florida]]. She was probably between fourteen and seventeen, although she may have been as young as twelve or as old as twenty-five. She had on jeans, a dark blue or brown top, and brown sandals; and she had dark blond or light brown hair that was curly in texture.<ref></ref> She was of slender build, but with large breasts, at a height of and a weight of . She had possibly been hitchhiking around the southern United States, in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Nevada; and may have spoken with a [[Cajun]] or Southern accent.<ref></ref> It is possible that while in Nevada she used the name "Donna", and that she had friends or family living in the area. She had thirty dollars and three business cards; one was linked to a police officer who provided information involving a runaway who stated the details about Nevada.<ref></ref>
[[File:Blue_Butterfly_Tatt_Reconstruction_006c.jpg|link=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_Butterfly_Tatt_Reconstruction_006c.jpg|thumb|200x200px|1988 Broward County Jane Doe]]
== Broward County Jane Doe (1988) ==
A white female was located behind a store on December 27, 1988, in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], Broward County, Florida. She had apparently died twelve hours before of a [[cocaine]] overdose, presumed to be accidental. The female had not died at the location, however, as her body was likely dumped by another individual. She was estimated to be between the ages of twenty-one and forty and had curly auburn hair and brown or gray-hazel eyes.<ref></ref> She was estimated to be at the height of tall and was about . The woman had a distinct tattoo of a blue butterfly on her lower abdomen. She was clothed, except for shoes, as she was wearing jeans and a pink and white sweater. A ring and a watch were noted as jewelry.<ref></ref>
== Broward County John Doe (1993) ==
On May 4, 1993, an inner tube containing the corpse of a Hispanic man was discovered 2 nautical miles east of the [[Boca Raton, Florida|Boca Raton Inlet]], in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]]. Cause of death was found to be dehydration. He was estimated to be 15 to 35 years old, was 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighed 116 pounds. He had brown hair, a mustache and brown eyes. He was found wearing a blue zipper jacket, a pair of pants, and black socks. Investigators believe that he may have been a refugee from Cuba, trying to reach the United States, based upon the circumstances. He carried with him a few photographs, as well as various pieces of paper with a list of people, addresses in [[Hialeah, Florida|Hialeah]] and [[Miami|Miami, Florida]], as well as another that simply said "USA". Investigators could not reach anyone listed on the pieces of paper.<ref></ref>
== Orange County John Doe (1996) ==
On March 21, 1996, the skeleton of an African American male was found by a young child in a wooded area near a residence in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando Florida]]. He was estimated to be between 16 and 20 years old, and was between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall. Weight, eye color, and hair color could not be ascertained, as the body had been at the location for approximately two years. It was noted that the victim had evidence of possibly being a laborer in life. Cause of death could not be ascertained, however, investigators found that the victim had suffered severe injuries that were consistent with falling from a massive height. Investigators believe that he may have fallen from a passing aircraft overhead, as the house was in a direct line with flight patterns out of [[Orlando Executive Airport]] and [[Orlando International Airport]].<ref></ref>
== "Cinnamon" ==
On September 29, 1999, the decomposing body of a middle age possibly white female was found on an abandoned [[cabin cruiser]], floating off of Sigsby Bay near [[Key West|Key West, Florida]], after investigators had gotten an anonymous tip from a possible boyfriend that she was suicidal. Cause of death was found to be an overdose of alcohol and [[amphetamine]], with suicide being considered. She was estimated to be between 35 and 60 years old, was between 4 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 3 inches tall, had black hair, and weighed 140 pounds. Eye color could not be ascertained. Investigators believe that she had given birth at some point during her life. She was wearing charcoal colored swim trunks, cotton brief underpants, a tank top with a pink flamingo emblem, a rope necklace with a glass amulet attached, and a beaded string amulet on her right ankle. Investigators also discovered a poem with her body, detailing life and death, as well as a message stating that the boat's owner would soon be returning from Alaska. When asked, the boyfriend told them that the only name she was ever referred to by was 'Cinnamon', and that she never told anyone her actual name.<ref></ref>
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Unidentified decedents in Florida| ]]
[[Category:Florida-related lists|Unidentified decedent]]
[[Category:Death in the United States-related lists|Unidentified decedents in Florida]]
[[Category:Unsolved deaths| ]]
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