Captain Catherine Phillips has flipped through the case binder more times than she can count. "When he brought her to my grandma's house, he said they had been in Florida," Danielle McAlphin told HuffPost. .ec_product_star_off:after{ color:#CCCCCC; border-bottom-color:#CCCCCC; } When police found a 21-year-old female brutally murdered in her hotel room, the mystery was just beginning. El Dorado Jane Doe links Unidentified WikiHuffington Post articleHuffington Post article updateNAMUSrealclearlife.com articlemylarkamiss.com article If you have any information regarding El Dorado Jane Doe, you can contact the Union County Coroner's Office at 870-864-1903 or Lt. Cathy Phillips with the El Dorado. There was one rumor that Jane Doe, under the name Kelly C(K)arr, was briefly a suspect in a series of bank robberies on the East Coast but was quickly ruled out. " Norm makes it fun to learn what can be boring. ", Many believe that she was never reported missing by this parent or guardian for unknown reasons, which is why identifying her has been a struggle. She moved back to Florida with her mother in 1989. I agree with you but, I think most of the NamUs rule outs are from DNA/fingerprints/dentals. Subject: 7/10/1991 El Dorado Arkansas Jane Doe Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:45 pm: The Doe Network: Case File 81UFAR Photos of Victim, circa 1990 Unidentified White Female Located on July 10, 1991 in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas. 3 piercings in right ear and approximately 2 in left ear. I feel like we're on the right track with the B family. Unresolved Murder. Now that you've pointed it out, based on the wording, it could mean either. The son (of Wood/ Carter) would be her uncle or father. Her sister was also there when her parents were given the news, and (in her grief) called her sister. Contents 1 Case 2 Investigation 2.1 Exclusions 3 Characteristics .ec_category_li{ width:50%; } "He's already done his time. McAlphin ended up accepting a plea deal for 2nd degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years, of which he served 13. Very positive and energetic! ", After working on this for several days, I believe I have found a likely set of parents. I don't think it's true that they share grandparents, where did you read that? .ec_product_type3 .ec_product_addtocart:hover{ background-color:#222222; } .ec_product_quickview_content_quantity input[type="submit"]:hover, .ec_product_quickview_content_quantity input[type="button"]:hover, .ec_product_quickview_content_add_to_cart a:hover{ background-color:#666666 !important; } I thought she was fucking around because she had done that before. "El Dorado Jane Doe is the name given to an unidentified American woman and identity thief estimated to be between eighteen and thirty years of age who was murdered on July 10, 1991 in El Dorado, Arkansas in Room 121 of the now torn down Whitehall Motel. "I met Mercedes at a club and we became friends," Cooksey told HuffPost. I remember years ago her being compared (lookwise) to a family that had a horse farm. "I've known him since I've worked here and he just doesn't have the truth in him," the detective said. Im not familiar enough with either case to compare. "Mercedes was on the street since [the] age of 16," he said. I am refreshed and ready to make changes. ", .template_builder .sub_title{ If someone is missing in Canada would they still be automatically ruled out to bodies found in the US? Lake Metigoshe Campground, .ec_product_quickview_content_quantity input[type="submit"], .ec_product_quickview_content_quantity input[type="button"], .ec_product_quickview_content_add_to_cart a{ background-color:#222222 !important; } However, they confirmed that Jane Doe had lived with them from mid-late 1990. My guess for EDJD's scenario was always something like this: This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Even enjoyed the course while being ill! ", .ec_product_star_off:before{ border-bottom-color:#CCCCCC; } The Doe Network. Either they know who the guy is specifically, or they know it's one of their descendants, but not who, exactly. " Norm is an excellent facilitator. Jane Doe also mentioned that she had been in Dallas for a while. Has anyone looked at the Estella B and the Wood connection. blockquote, Just another possibility. In May of 1991 Jane Doe was arrested for bad checks in El Dorado, Arkansas. He has claimed at times to know Mercedes' true name, information that would bring closure to what remains of her family. " The class was very informative but more importantly it was very motivating! ", That would explain why she doesn't appear to be a known missing person. "My sister lived at home and she called me up crying," the real Cheryl Wick told HuffPost. {color:#292929;text-shadow:none;}.content a, .sidebar a, #footer .box.footer.widget a,.tweet_time a, .box .tweet_text a, .banner .featured_text a, a.read_more,a.more-link{color:#144ca6;}h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6, .content h1 a, .content h2 a, .content h3 a, .content h4 a, .content h5 a, .content h6 a .ec_account_order_item_buy_button:hover, .ec_account_order_item_download_button:hover{ background-color:#666666; } ", McCaster added: "She's actually the reason I started to get involved in unsolved cases.". .ec_details_stock_total{ color:#666666 !important; } Interestingly, DWW, a known son, is not listed as a stepson, and two of her children are not listed in ABW's obit. "The stories that we find are sometimes more bizarre than I can imagine Unfortunately, when the public feels like a John or Jane Doe [is a] criminal, they don't get the attention they deserve it's harder [for people] to think of her as a victim.". I'm not all that good at comparing pictures but even I can see the similarities here. She listed her address as 4300 Harry Hines Boulevard Apartment 27 in Dallas, TX also known as the La Casita Motel, a popular prostitution destination. The information McAlphin shared with HuffPost has given authorities new leads to explore in the ongoing pursuit of Mercedes' true identity. Im assuming so but unable to find it in the thread. "Cost me 13 years of my life," McAlphin said. That's going to make this complicated. UK - Nurse Lucy Letby Faces 22 Charges - 7 Murder/15 Attempted Murder of Babies #12, FL - Keith Melvin Moses, 19, Accused of fatally shooting TYonna Major, 9, and News reporter Dylan Lyons, 24, & Nathacha Augustin, Orlando, Feb 2023, UK - Constance Marten & Mark Gordon & Newborn, left a broken down car on motorway, Bolton Greater Manchester, 5 Jan 2023 #2 *Arrest*. Phillips dismissed McAlphin's story, saying the facts contradict suicide. EL DORADO, Ark. ", Mercedes also had run-ins with police for prostitution and bad checks. Though he said he won't reveal Mercedes' true identity unless he's paid, he did share some details about her, which may or may not be true. This is the story of El Dorado Jane Doe. They didn't even know her age, guessing from the autopsy that she was between 20 and 30. What is the story of the Blevins sisters? Important pieces to finally find out who she is. Her first-degree paternal cousin has confirmed it via the Facebook group "El Dorado Jane Doe 1991". .ec_cart_success_title{ color:#222222 !important; } " Thank you for taking the time to develop a course that will improve the quality of my life. ", Mercedes' story has all the elements of hackneyed fiction, with the exception that it's all true. " I can see where this can be adapted to all areas of life. ", Police believed they had discovered her true identity. "She told people she was in the witness protection program and that her father was in the Mafia. "She told the lady that when she was there, a child had been taken away from her by social services and that when the child was taken from her, she was using another name, so she could not go get the child back," Phillips said. Investigators found no evidence she was involved in the Mafia or a witness protection program. {color:#a8a8a8;}.breadcrumb .ec_product_details_star_on:after{ color:#222222; border-bottom-color:#222222; } Kyle Kulinski Height Weight, Brenda went to Virginia Beach on a vacation that lasted one and a half years. Before it was torn down, the motel was a haven for drugs and prostitution in what Phillips called "a bad area of town." For the next 2 years Kelly lived with her mother and sister in Charlottesville, Virginia. Phillips, a mother herself, hopes for a lucky break. Best presenter I have ever had in the 11 years I have been in the industry. ", .ec_special_heading{ color:#222222; } For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mn. Vintage Alhambra Bracelet, 5 Motifs Used, You must log in or register to reply here. Do you know where it is stated that her father is known? Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may provide information by calling El Dorado Crime Stoppers at 1-870-863-4636. I'm also unfamiliar with El Dorado, Ill double check but thatll do it! She lived and worked out of room 66 as a prostitute under the name Cheryl Ann Wick. .ec_product_li:nth-child( 1n+1 ){ clear:both; } Sloane McCaster, a member of Websleuths, met Jane Doe as Mercedes at a club in Fayetteville, Arkansas sometime between 19891990. He shows 4 still living in his obit. O n July 10, 1991. " It was a good course. She was also estimated to be 6-8 months pregnant; as fetal remains were also located in the grave as well. I didnt open my door or nothing till police got there.". .ec_product_type5 .ec_product_addtocart:hover{ background-color:#222222; } We're just left guessing.". McAlphin, who is breaking his silence for the first time, claims he's the only person who truly knows who she was. for injuries related to domestic battery under the name Kelly Carr. JavaScript is disabled. On the left hand side is a yearbook photo of Edith Marie Blevins, sister of Estella May Blevins. The following is a list of links to pages that might share the same title. Unfortunately, there is no yearbook photo of Estella to make a comparison. Hi, youshouldve known. .ec_product_quickview_content_title, .ec_product_quickview_content_title > a{ color:#222222 !important; } .ec_category_li:nth-child( 2n+1 ){ clear:both; } I was excited but I haven't heard anything else. "I thought, 'Oh no he didn't,' and I ran to the room and found Mercedes laying on the floor," Cooksey said. So many identifiable pics of hermakes me think she was never reported missing. Brenda remarried when Kelly was 4 to an abusive man and that marriage lasted for 7 years. Personal blog. or. .ec_product_type3 .ec_product_addtocart:hover{ background-color:#666666 !important; } I find 5 for him so maybe 1 had passed. These guys had other young girls, some kidnapped by force. "I go through this case and realize so many people have helped with his investigation -- and we're still not there. img.emoji { Jane Doe also collected menus from various restaurants in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia including: Phillips Waterside, the Raven, and Worrell Bros. This is the story of El Dorado Jane Doe. Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find . .ec_product_li:nth-child( 1n+1 ) .ec_product_editor{ left:227px; } .ec_category_li{ width:100%; } .ec_product_page_sort > .ec_product_page_showing{ color:#222222; } I also remember thinking she was a stripper because of the stuff she wore -- tank tops and the short booty shorts that were cut off. .ec_product_li:nth-child( 2n+1 ) .ec_product_editor{ left:227px; } Hiya, so this is my first ever thread on here although I actively follow several of my favorite unsolved mysteries, missing person and doe cases on here. On December 31, 1990 Jane Doe was arrested in Dallas, Texas for prostitution under the name Cheryl Ann Wick from Minnesota. i.decs_text, In the end, a young womans life was ended by her habitual abuser and her death sparked a mystery that has lasted for almost 3 decades. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. .ec_product_type3 .ec_product_quickview > input:hover{ background:#222222; background-color:#222222; } .ec_image_container_none, .ec_image_container_none > div, .ec_image_container_border, .ec_image_container_border > div, .ec_image_container_shadow, .ec_image_container_shadow > div{ min-height:310px; height:310px; } The El Dorado Jane Doe was estimated to be somewhere between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of her death and likely fluctuated between 150 and 162 lbs. Tips can also be called into the Arkansas State Crime Lab at 501-227-5747 or anonymously through El Dorado Crime Stoppers at 870-863-4636. 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