March 22, 1996 Exeter, California pregnant Jane Doe

On March 22, 1996, the body of a pregnant young lady was found in an orange grove north of Exeter, California. It was estimated she died the day before, but her cause of death wasn't stated. She was a Hispanic female between 18 and 28 years old. She was 5'4" and 145 lbs. She had black hair and brown eyes. She had the words Jesse written in ink on her right thigh (isn't stated if it's a tattoo). She was wearing dark green Levis, a black bra, and athletic socks.


SOURCES:

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/52928/details (Post Mortem)
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/741ufca.html
http://unidentified.wikia.com/wiki/Tulare_County_Jane_Doe

The London Stone

The London Stone sits in Cannon Street in London, England behind a glass panel (formerly an iron gate). The purpose or reason for the preservations of a small block of limestone still a mystery. Originally the stone was a part of a larger object and was fixed in a street. For hundreds of years, the Stone was considered to be the heart of London. It had become a traditional place for people to pass laws, claim debts, declare oaths, and make official proclamations.  

The first mention of the London Stone was in 1188. It was referenced with Henry Fitz Ailwen also knowns as Henry Lundenstone referring to the area in which he lived. He had become Lord Mayor of London. It's possible the stone had been there up to 924-939, one website said it was actually first mentioned in documents. 

During Jack Cade's failed rebellion in 1450, Jack Cade was said to have struck the stone with his sword and declared he was "Lord of this City." In 1520 it was indicated on a map that the stone laid in the middle of the street. 

In 1742 the stone was moved further north on the street and then was built into the wall of St. Swithin''s Church. During the WWII Blitz, the church was badly damaged. The stone survived even though it home did not, in 1962 the Church was demolished. The stone was then moved to a wall in 111 Canon Street where it now lays. 

It could have been a something similar to a Roman Milestone. In which it was used to pinpoint a place to which all distances in Brittian or at least London were measured. This theory was done by William Camden's Brittanica in 1586.

The Stone may be the Stone of Brutus. The legend goes that it may have been part of an altar built by Brutus of Troy for the Goddess Diana. Some believe that the stone was blessed and had blessed London. "So long the Stone of Brutus is safe, so long London will flourish." 

It's possible that the stone was used in another religion as a form of worship. It could be possible the stone was used in ancient druid practices. This theory also came about in the 1500's by John Strow. In 1598 John Strow wrote The Survey of London in which he goes over his theory. 

Some believe that it may be the stone that King Arthur pulled the sword out of. It's highly unlikely though as a mystery lies with King Arthur. No one really knows if the king was real or not. 

In all honesty we may never find out why the London stone has been so important for hundreds of years. Hopefully for the next few hundred the same care is done for the stone and it's mysterious ability to survive Londons most difficult times. 

OTHER IMAGES:

London Stone depicted in 1873 (1887 copy) book Volume 1: Old and New London. It was illustrated by Walter Thornbury. 

Church of St Swithin, London Stone, in Cannon Street, London; engraving after Thomas H. Shepherd, 1831. The church is by Christopher Wren, 1678. A prominent stone casing in the middle of the church's south wall houses London Stone.

 London Stone and St Swithin's Church in Cannon Street, London, as depicted on the "Copperplate" map of London of c.1553-59

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stone

http://mentalfloss.com/article/69113/6-myths-london-stone

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/london-stone-0010746

http://bitaboutbritain.com/the-london-stone/

http://www.walklondon.com/london-attractions/london-stone.htm

https://lostcityoflondon.co.uk/tag/london-stone/

Disappearance of Ricky Jean Bryant

On December 19, 1949, 4-year-old Ricky Bryant who went by Jeanie was home with two of her siblings and grandparents in Mauston, Wisconsin. One of her siblings were at school at the time and her parents were out of the house as her grandparents watched. That was when a fire broke out in the home.

Her brother who was 5 at the time said that Jeanie was standing in the yard with him. During the fire, a woman drove up in an expensive car and she got out of the car. She distracted Jeanie's brother by telling him they needed to get help and pointed down the street. Leaving Jeanie alone. When her brother returned Jeanie was gone.

The grandmother contradicted and said that only two of the three siblings had gotten out of the house. That Jeanie had still been inside and when the Grandmother went in she couldn't find her. She called out to Jeanie and got no response.

Most authorities believe that Jeanie had died in the fire, but being that there was nobody and the bone fragments found couldn't conclusively be determined to Jeanies they've opened a case. Her siblings think it's possible that the fire was on purpose and that Jeanie was taken and hidden by family members, or that it was possible she may have had a different father and was sent to live with her biological father.

Jeanie was 4 at the time and is a white female. She was 3'4" and 40 lbs. He had blonde hair and hazel eyes.

SOURCES:
https://missingadultskids.com/find-missing-ricky-jean-bryant/
https://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/15927722.html
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5890/details
http://charleyproject.org/case/ricky-jean-bryant

December 17,1977 Emigrant Gap, California Jane Doe

On December 17, 1977, near highway 20 and Interstate 80 east of Emigrant Gap, California the body of a nude woman was found. She had been strangled to death and had died 2 to 6 days before. It was not believed that she was raped.

She was a white female between 25 and 35 years old. She was 5'8" and 145 lbs. She has dark brown to black hair and brown eyes. There was evidence that she had lost weight recently and the stretch marks were consistent with someone who may have given birth recently. She had her toenails painted orange and her fingernails were trimmed neatly close to the base.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6296/details
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25680466/emigrant_gap_jane_doe_december_17_1977/

December 17, 1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada John Doe

On December 17, 1977, In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the body of a young man was found on the shore of Lake Ontario. Cause of Death, Time of Death, and the state of the body are unknown or unstated at the time. He was a white male between 18 and 25 years old. He's 5'4" to 5'6" and 140 lbs, 63 kgs. He was stated to have a slim build and may have been a smoker as his teeth are stained.

SOURCES:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1681umon.html

Disappearance of William Maddison French

William French who went by his middle name Maddison was last seen on November 15, 1997, in the Duncraid area of Perth, Austrailia. On December 17 he phoned a former girlfriend saying he was in Kununurra and was intending on traveling around Austrailia with his new friend Marco. It is believed he met Marco around 6 days before. His bank account had been accessed up until 1998.

Marco may have been Miro Petrovich Dragovich a man who's being investigated in several countries for deceit. He has several aliases including Marco Dawson. It's believed he may have been involved with William's disappearance. 

William was 25 years old at the time and is a white male. He's around 180 cm and has a medium build. He has blond hair and hazel eyes.

SOURCES:

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/1870dmwau.html

Disappearance of William Ebenezer Jones, III

Around 11:45 a.m. on December 17, 1962, 3-year-old William Ebenezer Jones III who went by Billy and his 2-year-old sister were playing in their backyard in Vineland, New Jersey. They were playing with the family dog as their mother watched from the window inside. 

His mother went to go check on their brother in another room and when she came back she saw her daughter standing in the doorway. She was holding a plastic poinsettia a red flower also called the red Christmas star. William was nowhere to be seen. 

Her daughter stated that a man gave her the flower and Billy went with him. 

Family and friends initiated a search of the area after an hour the police were contacted. Their search was fruitless as he was never found. It's possible he was kidnapped to be raised by the kidnappers as their son.

Billy was 3 years old at the time and is a white male. He was 3'0" and 30 lbs. He has light brown hair and blue eyes. He has a giraffe-shaped vaccine scar on the back of his upper left arm. He didn't have good communication skills at the time. He had loved dogs and had been gifted a puppy before his disappearance. 

He was wearing a light blue/grey snowsuit with a navy blue collar and large silver buttons, a matching hat, and tan hightop sneakers with crepe soles and yellow laces. 

SOURCES:

http://charleyproject.org/case/william-ebenezer-jones-iii

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4570

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/william-ebeneezer-jones-jr

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4196dmnj.html

8 Unidentified Victims of Hurrican Camille in 1969

There are 8 unidentified victims of Hurrican Camille that struck. The following victims died due to the conditions and flooding caused by Hurrican Camille. Many of the victims were found without clothing or jewelry due to the current. The reason for being unreported may be that their families were also killed and unfound or also unidentified.

August 24, 1969, Howardsville, Virginia White John Doe Age: 15-19

He was found in Howardsville on the Rockfish River. He appeared to have brown hair and a blond mustache. It was noted that he was a nail-biter and high cheekbones. He was 5'8" and 155 lbs.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10821

August 25, 1969, Howardsville, Virginia White John Doe Age: 12-14

He was 5'2" and 125 lbs. He had long dark brown hair.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10825

August 29, 1969, Howardsville, Virginia White Jane Doe Age: 70-75

She was found on the James River. She has long white hair. She's 5'2" and 140 lbs. She was wearing a blue shirt with checks and dots size 36, Bermuda type pants made of a bluish-green denim material, pink underwear and a pink net like a girdle.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10826


August 31, 1969, Nelson, Virginia White Jane Doe Age: 6-8

She was found 7 to 8 miles upriver from Bremo Plant in James River. It's believed she may be related to the Jane Doe found on the same day in Howardsville as they have similar features. She had strawberry blonde hair. She was 3'10" and 60 lbs.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10819

August 31, 1969, Howardsville, Virginia White Jane Doe Age: 10-12

She was found 2 miles above Howardsville in the Rockfish River flooded area. She may be related to the previously listed jane doe. She had long wavy blonde or light brown hair. She was 4'7" and 70 lbs.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10820

September 1, 1969, Howardsville, Virginia White John Doe Age: 50

He was found in the Rockfish River. He was balding on the top of his head he has black hair. He is described as having a muscular stocky build. He was 5'7" and 215 lbs.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10818

September 1, 1969, Wood's Mill, Virginia White Jane Doe Age: 40-60

She was found on the Rockfish River. She has brown hair at a moderate length. She's 5'2" and 150 lbs.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10824

September 6, 1969, Wood's Mill, Virginia White Jane Doe Age: 35-40

She was 5'5" and 140 lbs. He had short fine strawberry hair, his body hair was light brown. His nails were short, but not chewed, he has a scar on the anterior abdominal wall and had varicose veins. She was wearing a matching blue short and shirt set.

SOURCE:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10817

Murder of Carol Drake and Terry Shimizu/Foxx

On December 16, 1985, 56-year-old Carol Drake was the co-owner of the business and 39-year-old Terry Shimizu (who also went by Terry Fox) were working. She was co-owner of an Adult bookstore, and an Adult Video club and a Family World amusement-video store. All three were housed in the same building and neighbored each other in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

The Adult-Video Club section of the Book Store was locked. Employees of the other stores noticed and began to worry. By 1:50 p.m. the doors were kicked down as they had been locked. In the rear office, the bodies of Carol and Terry had been found.

Both women had been stabbed once. Carol har been stabbed in the heart and Terry was stabbed in the throat. Both victims were fully clothed and did not show signs of sexual assault. It's believed that the women were kneeling or laying on the ground at the time of the attack.

It is possible the motive for murder may have been robbery as cash receipts from the day was missing and an envelope with an undisclosed amount of money seemed to have been dropped on the floor.

Six months before Gail Purdy a former employee had died to the Honolulu Strangler. At this point, it isn't believed they were murdered by the same person.


SOURCES:
http://www.honolulupd.org/cold_case/index.php?page=cid_cold_case_full&case=58
http://www.honolulupd.org/cold_case/index.php?page=cid_cold_case_full&case=59
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26002192/murder_of_carol_drake_and_terry/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26002116/murder_of_carol_drake_and_terry/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16406441/hawaii_strangler/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26002500/carol_drake_and_terry_foxxshimizu/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26002116/murder_of_carol_drake_and_terry/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26002090/murder_of_carol_drake_and_terry/

Disappearance of Theodore Malcum Franks

On May 31, 1986, 19-year-old Theodore "Teddy" Malcum Franks had gotten into a fight with his wife. It was noted that he was acting strangely. He went to his sisters home and asked if she could give him a ride to the gas station to get some cigarettes.

She gave him a ride to the gas station on Jackson and Roosevelt Boulevard in Middletown, Ohio. When they got there he automatically jumped out of the car and ran. Shortly after it was seen that two people were chasing him down the road. This was the last time anyone saw him.

It isn't known who was chasing him or why. His family didn't know of any enemies. If he's still alive they do believe he may have been running away from some sort of danger.

Teddy was 19 years old at the time and a white male. He is 5'7" and 5'10" and around 135 lbs. He has strawberry blonde hair and either blue or green eyes. He has a heart tattoed near the thumb and forefinger. He also has a black dot tattooed on his wrist. He has a mole by his eye. He was wearing blue jeans, shirt, and shoes.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/22477/details
http://www.fox19.com/story/35182541/family-of-middletown-man-who-mysteriously-vanished-in-1986-wants-closure/
http://charleyproject.org/case/theodore-malcum-franks
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Ohio-Missing-Persons/Missing-Adults-1/Franks

November 17, 1980 Ludlow, California Jane and John Doe

Reconstruction of Female

Image of males tattoo and his earing and her ring

On November 17, 1980, the bodies of two people were found in a shallow grave in a remote desert off of Route 66 about 5 miles east of Ludlow, California. Cause of death is either unknown or unstated. It's believed they died within 1 to 6 months before. Only a reconstruction was done on the female. There is a photo of the males earing/tattoo.

The female is a white woman between 17 and 22 years old. She has light red/blonde/brown hair. She was 5'5" to 5'8" and 115 lbs. She has a distinctive smile as her teeth had a few gaps. Her left ear was at least pierced. She was found with the ring pictured above it is a size 7ring with yellow metal 10-k, with 7 glass stones, the center stone was missing though.

The male is a white male between 21 and 30 years old. He was 5'4" and weight is unestimated. He had long brown hair (12-15 inches)that was fashioned into a ponytail at the time. His left ear was pierced and he was wearing a white metal Ankh earring, he also had an Ankh tattooed unspecified where.

It is unspecified if either victim was wearing clothes.

SOURCES:
HER SOURCES:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1376ufca.html
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2517
http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184222/1/screen

HIS SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/2578
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3068umca.html