Dry Canal Jane 1989, AZ

Status: Submitted to Lab

On October 28, 1989, authorities in Maricopa County, Arizona recovered the skeletal remains of a woman who stood approximately 5’4” tall and weighed about 130 pounds from a dry canal.

Case Contact(s)

Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office

Christen Eggers

christen.eggers@maricopa.gov

(602) 295-0305

Demographics

Biological Sex: Female

Estimated Age: 18-45

Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian

Height: Approx. 5'4"

Weight: Approx. 130

Circumstances

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Located on: October 28, 1989

PMI: Unknown

State: Arizona

County: Maricopa

Approximate GPS: 33°35'42.9"N 112°19'39.3"W

More Information

NamUS: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/1923

https://unidentified.maricopa.gov/Home/Case?CaseNumber=89-2409

Updated: June 30, 2026 @ 4:27 am

Original Post: June 22, 2026