The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe (Black female, age 19-35, possibly known as 'Nessie' or 'Nessy')
Violent Crime · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
JANE DOE - ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Justice for Jane Doe (Black female, age 19-35, possibly known as 'Nessie' or 'Nessy') — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Victim may have gone by the nickname 'Nessie' or 'Nessy' - can anyone identify someone matching this description from Detroit area?
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evidence
Lead #2Wooden hand-held mirror (approximately 3 inches diameter) found in jacket pocket - distinctive item that may help identify victim or connect to known associates
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evidence
Lead #3Victim had no dental work (no fillings or crowns) - unusual for age range 19-35, may indicate limited access to dental care or specific background
On May 26, 2003, a Black female body was discovered in a dumpster near Fred Moore Highway and I-94 in St. Clair Township, Michigan. The victim, estimated between 19-35 years old, remains unidentified despite distinctive personal items including a wooden mirror found in her jacket pocket and evidence of a prior pelvic fracture. Investigators believe she may have been transported from Detroit and went by the nickname 'Nessie' or 'Nessy,' and are seeking public assistance to identify her and determine the circumstances of her death.
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clue
Lead #4Evidence of pelvic fracture within 1-2 years prior to death - medical records or hospital visits may help identify victim
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witness
Lead #5How was the victim transported from Detroit to St. Clair Township? Who had access to the dumpster location?
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Source Narrative
St. Clair Township, Michigan May 26, 2003 On May 26, 2003, St.
Clair Sheriff Department recovered a female body in a dumpster around Fred Moore Hwy and I-94, in St. Clair County, Michigan.
The victim is described as a black female, age 19-35. The victim was recovered wearing a multicolored t-shirt, green polyester underwear with off-white lace trim, and a jacket with a zipper.
In one of the jacket pockets, the victim had a round wooden hand-held mirror that was approximately three inches in diameter. Based on skeletal information, it is believed that the victim may have broken their pelvis within the past year or two of life.
The victim also does not have any dental work (i.e. fillings, crowns, etc).
Investigators believe this victim may have come/been transported from Detroit, Michigan, and gone by the nickname “Nessie/Nessy”. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this victim, and anyone with information is asked to contact the St.
Clair County Sheriff Department.
Timeline of Events
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2003-05-26
Body Discovery
Female body recovered from dumpster near Fred Moore Highway and I-94 in St. Clair Township, Michigan by St. Clair Sheriff Department
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2003
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 26, 2003
Last Updated:June 8, 2026