FLF710219
Unidentified White Female (possibly mixed with Native American)

The victim was discovered on February 19, 1971 in Lake Panasoffkee, northwest of Orlando, Florida
Estimated Date of Death: Two to three weeks prior to discovery
Killed by Homicide by strangulation

Estimated age: Late teens to early twenties; most like 18 or 23 years old
Approximate Height and Weight: 5'2"; 100 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Possibly mixed with Native American. Black or dark brown hair.
Skeletal Findings:Orthopedic surgery had been performed on her right ankle due to instability in the ankle. The procedure, known as a "Watson-Jones" technique, involved drilling two small holes in the ankle bone and winding a tendon through them. The surgery probably occurred between 1967 and 1970. She had given birth to at least one child.
Clothing: None located
Dentals: Available. She had extensive dental work, including caps, fillings and crowns. A porcelain crown on one of her front teeth.
DNA: Available.

Case History
The victim's decomposed body was spotted in Lake Panasoffkee by two hitchhikers crossing the Panasoffkee bridge on February 19, 1971.
Police were notified and it was quickly determined that the girl had been strangled by a man's size 36 belt, which was still around her throat. Forensic artist Linda Galeener created a composite of the victim. When no one came to claim her body, Galeener was asked to create age-regression drawings, showing what the girl may have looked like at ages 6 and 12. Again, no one identified her. The victims is nicknamed "Little Miss Panasoffkee" and it is quite possible that she was a runaway.
Authorities believe she was murdered else where and dumped off the bridge.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
352-93-0278
OR
Dist 6 Medical Examiner
Jon Thogmartin
727582-6800
Email
You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

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NCIC Number:
N/A
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Source Information:
Unsolved Mysteries episode from 1991
Daily Sun
UDRS

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