Dark Sleuth: Unidentified Jane Doe - Gregg County, Texas 2002

By Dark Sleuth

UPDATE:

04/15/2022

DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit specializing in genetic genealogy, announced on October 8, 2020 that they were taking on the Gregg County Jane Doe 2002 case.

In May 2021, DNA Doe Project spoke to CBS 19 News of Texas. According to the genealogical research, Gregg County Jane Doe "has family ties to the following geographical areas: Raleigh County, West Virginia; Surry County, North Carolina; and Patrick County, Virginia."

"Surnames of interest include: Bowman, Jessup, Gray, and Niten/Knighton."

Despite this progress, Gregg County Jane Doe remains unidentified.

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Original Dark Sleuth post from May 13, 2016:

Unidentified Jane Doe found in

Gregg County, Texas on May 21, 2002.

(Source: NCMEC)

On May 21, 2002, a road construction crew came upon a set of human remains along Highway 135, south of Swamp City Road in Gregg County, Texas.

They belonged to a young woman. Although she was found in 2002, authorities believe she had died at least 2 years prior to discovery. Her most distinguishing physical feature was an unrepaired cleft palate.

Can you help identify this Jane Doe?

Physical Description:

- Estimated Age: 17-25 years-old

- Estimated Height: 5'1" to 5'4"

- Race: White

- Estimated Weight: 115 lbs. (slim or petite build)

- Distinguishing trait: unrepaired cleft palate