US EditionJane Doe identified in 29-year-old cold case through new DNA technology
- On Thursday, Tierra Ashby, the 40-year-old daughter of Leoria Smith, spoke at a press conference to announce a major break in the 1996 cold case investigation of the Falls Road Jane Doe, who has now been identified as her mother.
- Leoria Smith, who was 20 years old, went missing in 1984 after celebrating her birthday at the Underground club off Edmondson Avenue in Baltimore, and her disappearance was never reported to authorities.
- In March 1996, tree trimmers discovered Smith's skeletal remains in a wooded area off Falls Road in Upperco, Maryland, wearing blue jeans, a light-colored blouse with dark pinstripes and pearl buttons, a leather jacket, and high-top shoes, along with two gold hoop earrings.
- For the past four years, police have been working with DNA Labs International, utilizing forensic genetic genealogy to develop a DNA profile, generate new investigative leads, and ultimately identify Smith and her family.
- While Smith's identity is now known, detectives are continuing the search for answers surrounding her suspicious death and urge anyone who knew her or has photos of her to contact Baltimore County detectives at 410-887-3943, hoping to bring justice for Smith, who Ashby said should not have the person who did this walking around like nothing happened.
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