Unidentified Person

1998 Davidson County Jane Doe

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Last updated: July 19, 2023
Nashville, TN
March 17, 1998

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Overview of 1998 Davidson County Jane Doe

On Wednesday morning March 18, 1998, a tugboat captain reported seeing a body floating west in the Cumberland River near Cleese's Ferry and Hunter's Marina. The rescue squad pulled the body of a partially clothed woman from the water at Harbor Marina and Cleese's Ferry. She had been shot in the head twice. A woman fitting her description was seen on the evening of March 17 on Music Valley Drive in a store with a man. She was wearing a white Sport Tweetie in training tee shirt, black pants, and a gold zodiac necklace.

Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior State of Remains: Recognizable face Cause of Death: Homicide by gunshot

Dentals: Available. $10,000 worth of dental care. Fingerprints: Unknown. DNA: Unknown.

Clothing: Black nylon pants (torn) with "Sport" "Tweety In Training" patch, white panties. Jewelry: Gold necklace with Gold Zodiac "LEO" emblem, 2 rings: 1 dark gray, 1 lighter gold. Additional Personal Items: (1) white reebok tennis shoe with red trim.

The Doe Network Case Number: 194UFTN

Information

Date Found:March 17, 1998
NAMUS Number:10155
Race:White and/or Hispanic
Gender:Female
Height:5'2"
Weight:167 lbs
Hair Color:Dyed light brown to blond, wavy, and 5 inches in length

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