Unidentified person, Midland, Virginia (1976)

On August 26, 1976, the body of a black female was located beneath an abandoned school bus on a property in Midland, VA. It is believed the female was in her 20's and of medium height (between 5'4" - 5'7"). The body was not recognizable, as decomposition had begun. No further identifiers are available. She was found wearing an off-white, loose fitting dress with a belt tied around the waist. She was also wearing a…

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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