Petersburg River Jane 2007, VA

Status: Submitted to Lab
In May, 2007, authorities in Petersburg, Virginia recovered the partial remains of a woman who had died about 3 years earlier. Five years later, more remains were recovered about 2 miles from the original location, and DNA testing confirmed they belonged to the same woman. The African American woman was between 20-39 years old and stood about 5’5” tall.

Case Contact(s)

Virginia OCME
lara.newell@vdh.virginia.govLara Newell
email@agency.xxx
(804) 786-6041

Demographics

Biological Sex: Female
Estimated Age: 20-39
Race/Ethnicity:
Height: 5'1"-5'8"
Weight: Unknown

Circumstances

Manner of Death: Undetermined
Located on: May 14, 2007
PMI: 3 years
State: Virginia
County: Petersburg
Approximate GPS: 37°13'40.5"N 77°24'06.9"W

More Information

NamUS: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6665
Updated: June 28, 2026 @ 6:52 am
Original Post: June 28, 2026