Woman still unidentified 19 years after body found burning in St. Clair Township dumpster

Passing driver found body while inspecting fire

St. Clair County Jane Doe (NamUs)

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The body of a woman was found burning in a dumpster 19 years ago in St. Clair Township, and police still don’t know who she is.

A passing driver noticed the fire at a business at 6:30 a.m. on May 26, 2003. The driver found the body when they checked the dumpster for the fire, according to a previous report.

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Officials said one or more limbs and one or both of her hands were not recovered. She was not recognizable due to the burns.

A round, wooden handheld mirror, approximately 3 inches in diameter, was found near her body. She was wearing a multi-colored T-shirt and a jacket with a zipper. Green polyester underwear with off-white lace trim was found near her body.

DetailsJane Doe
Age19-35
Height5′5′'
Weight130 lbs
Body FoundMay 26, 2003
HairBlack
EyesUnknown

Anyone with information should contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at 810-987-1700. The agency case number is 03-15402.

St. Clair County Jane Doe (NamUs)

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