San Mateo County John Doe .281975.29 List of unidentified murder victims in California

boots worn san mateo john doe

the remains of child aged 9 twelve recovered on october 20, 1975, after initial discovery on october 13 in wooded area in woodside, san mateo county, california. victim determined white , deceased between 1 , 3 years before skeleton found. child 4 feet 7 inches 5 feet tall @ indeterminable weight. did not have access dental care, many problems noticed in teeth. body found clothed pair of size 7 seven , half boots , blue, long-sleeved sweater , crucifix made of wood found near remains. additionally, rosary beads , jacket liner multicolored stripes recovered. body believed of adult female until victim concluded male around age of eleven. signs of homicide not found @ first, although discovered child died due fracture inflicted on skull. speculated victim may have been migrant worker. investigators appealed public tips leading child s identification without success.