Crime

Newark police ask public to help identify victim from 1985 cold case murder

/ CBS/Bay City News Service

NEWARK (CBS SF/BCN) – After using the latest forensic technology to try to identify a Jane Doe from a cold case murder from 1985, Newark Police asked for the public's help this week. 

Newark Police Detective Todd Nobbe enlisted the help of the DNA Doe Project, Astrea Forensic Labs, and the FBI, along with a forensic imaging specialist from the Texas Department of Public Safety in an effort to identify the woman. 

Newark Police Detectives have been working to identify a Jane Doe murder cold case from 1985. Detective Todd Nobbe enlisted the help of the DNA Doe Project, Astrea Forensic Labs, the FBI, and a Forensic Imaging Specialist from the Texas Department of Public Safety in an effort to identify the victim. (Newark Police Department via Bay City News) Newark Police Department via Bay City News

The woman's rootless hair DNA and drawings developed from pictures of her skull were developed to try to recreate what she looked like. 

If anyone recognizes the woman or has any information or tips about this case, they are asked to call an anonymous tip line at (510) 578-4965 or contact Detective Nobbe at (510) 578-4937.

© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

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