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Tag: adult

Ages 18+ (used to identify victims only)

Clay 3D rendering of Jane Doe
October 24, 2025

Using clay, artistry and time-honored techniques, a forensic artist—in partnership with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)—produced this likeness of a woman murdered in 1973. The case was featured in the premiere episode of the agency’s video series Detective Desk – LCSO Cold Cases which you can view on Instagram or Facebook.

In addition to the 3D rendering, LCSO has additional images at their website of what Jane Doe may have looked like. (The photo is used with permission from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.)

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When: May, 1973
Who: Unidentified female, age: late 20s - early 30s
Where: Found deceased by farmhands in Lincoln, Virginia
What: Gunshots
Features: 5' 7" tall, black hair, 145 lbs., wore purple & red nail polish and a ring with a blue stone
Family: Potential surnames: Booker, Shepherd, and Loving

Gavel on a table
September 26, 2025

Advances in DNA testing helped jurors convict a Florida man in this unique and complicated cold case from Prince William County (Va.) where the suspect turned out to be an identical twin.
Read story at WUSA9-TV.

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