KEARNY – The New Jersey State Police is seeking the assistance of the public in the investigation of an unidentified black female that was tragically struck and killed by a motor vehicle in the early morning hours of Jan. 21, 1997. Despite exhaustive efforts made by investigators in this cold case, using the most cutting edge technology available, the victim's identity has yet to be discovered.
While walking on Interstate 280 East in Kearny, NJ at 6:30 in the morning, the victim was accidentally struck by a car, and sustained mortal injuries that took her life. The woman had no identification with her.
Described as a Black woman, possibly of mixed descent, the woman was estimated to be between the ages of twenty and forty. She weighed approximately 140 pounds, had straight, dark brown or black hair, and brown eyes. Both of her ears were pierced with three holes each and she had two separate, prominent scars. One was on the back of her right hand, and the other was on the right side of her torso shaped in a Z.
The victim was wearing a green, long sleeve sweatshirt with green sweat pants, a black leather jacket, white sneakers, and a white t-shirt with a distinctive multicolor Puerto Rico logo on the front.
Anyone knowing a missing person matching this description, or has any information that may help to solve this case is urged to contact Trooper Gerard Tibbs of the New Jersey State Police Troop B - Totowa at 250
Minnisink Road in Totowa , NJ 07512 or 973-785-9419.
All information is considered important and will be kept confidential.
While walking on Interstate 280 East in Kearny, NJ at 6:30 in the morning, the victim was accidentally struck by a car, and sustained mortal injuries that took her life. The woman had no identification with her.
Described as a Black woman, possibly of mixed descent, the woman was estimated to be between the ages of twenty and forty. She weighed approximately 140 pounds, had straight, dark brown or black hair, and brown eyes. Both of her ears were pierced with three holes each and she had two separate, prominent scars. One was on the back of her right hand, and the other was on the right side of her torso shaped in a Z.
The victim was wearing a green, long sleeve sweatshirt with green sweat pants, a black leather jacket, white sneakers, and a white t-shirt with a distinctive multicolor Puerto Rico logo on the front.
Anyone knowing a missing person matching this description, or has any information that may help to solve this case is urged to contact Trooper Gerard Tibbs of the New Jersey State Police Troop B - Totowa at 250
Minnisink Road in Totowa , NJ 07512 or 973-785-9419.
All information is considered important and will be kept confidential.
