Two Jane Does found decades ago in Mohave County remain unidentified. Investigator Lori Miller is using new technology and investigative techniques to try and solve these cold cases.
This episode of Arizona Crime Uncovered delves into the unsolved mysteries surrounding two Jane Doe s discovered decades ago in Mohave County . Despite the dedicated efforts of Sheriff’s Office Investigator Lori Miller, their identities remain elusive. The first Doe, dubbed ' Lake Mead Maeve,' was found in October 1981, four months pregnant and suffering from blunt force trauma.
The second Doe, affectionately known as 'Rest Stop Rita,' was discovered decomposed near a rest stop off Highway 93 in 1975, estimated to be between 16 and 20 years old. Miller, who has been working on these cases since 2022, utilizes new technology and investigative techniques to shed light on these cold cases. She has personally reached out to Interpol and Ireland in hopes of identifying 'Lake Mead Maeve,' while diligently analyzing the scant evidence recovered from both crime scenes. A distinctive Celtic cross and ring found on 'Lake Mead Maeve' offer clues to her potential origins, while 'Rest Stop Rita's' beaded choker and ring provide faint whispers of her past. Miller's determination to uncover the truth behind these tragedies fuels her relentless pursuit of answers.To assist in these investigations, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with Othram, a Houston-based laboratory specializing in advanced forensic DNA analysis. Othram's expertise has proven instrumental in identifying numerous Jane and John Does in the past, offering hope that these two cases might finally find closure. With the passage of time, the memories associated with these unsolved cases fade, leaving behind a void yearning for resolution. Miller's unwavering dedication serves as a beacon of hope for the families of 'Lake Mead Maeve' and 'Rest Stop Rita,' reminding them that their loved ones have not been forgotten
JANE DOE UNIDENTIFIED COLD CASE ARIZONA CRIME UNCOVERED FORENSIC DNA OTHRAM MOHAVE COUNTY LAKE MEAD HIGHWAY 93 INVESTIGATOR LORI MILLER
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