Jane Doe

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Orange County Sheriffs Department (CA)

Recovery Location:

Corona del Mar, California

Summary:

An unidentified woman was found on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway south of Cameo Shores Road in Corona del Mar on May 14, 1989. Her death was classified as homicide. Her identity remains unknown.

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Circumstances of Recovery:

An unidentified woman was found on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway south of Cameo Shores Road in Corona del Mar on May 14, 1989. Her death was classified as homicide. She was estimated to be 25-35 years old. The agency describes her as White. She had a stocky build, scoliosis, pierced ears, and painted fingernails. Her blond hair had darker roots. Clothing included a white tank top, short red skirt, pantyhose, and a size-seven tennis shoe. Four upper front teeth had been missing before death; additional missing teeth, restorations, and cavities were documented. The Orange County Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division, maintains this identification case under file 89-02618-AB. Anyone with identifying information can contact the Coroner Division at 714-647-7400 and quote that file number.

Case Last Updated:

Nov 06, 2026