OCSO Updates 1991 Cold Case with New Facial Reconstruction Technology

With the advancement in technology surrounding facial reconstruction for law enforcement investigations, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is updating a cold case from 1991.  

On Monday, December 2, 1991, the skeletal remains of a female were found by hunters in the Bear Creek area near Stewart Point Road. Based on the clothing found, it is believed the female died sometime in late fall or early winter. Detectives received a composite of what the female may have looked like, based on scientific reconstruction of the skull.  

The information below is based on forensic evidence found at the scene and forensic reconstruction.  

• White Female 

• 20-30 years old 

• 5’1-5’2 estimated height with a slight build 

The female was wearing a heavy crew neck sweater, dark gray or brown in color, blue slacks with an elastic character underneath with either pantyhose or a leotard, white slip-on shoes with small white bows. Several of the clothing items recovered showed they came from “Necessary Objects Limited” and “1045 Paris.” 

The investigation also showed the female had a fusion in her spine at the C2/3 region.  Degenerative bone disease was found in her neck.  

If you have any information that can help identify the female, please contact Captain David Evans at 910-989-4010 or david_evans@onslowcountync.gov. or Crime Stoppers at 910-938- 3273