Beaumont, Calif. (KNX) — Authorities are looking to the public to help in identifying the victim of a 26-year-old murder in the Beaumont area.
On Jan. 27, 1996, the body of a woman was found near some trash in a hilly area near Gillman Springs Road and Highway 60.
The woman was never identified, according to a Riverside County Cold Case Task Force. Officials are now releasing photos of some of the jewelry the woman was wearing when her body was found as well as a sketch of the woman.
Homicide investigators who responded to the scene 26 years ago believe the victim was murdered just a few hours earlier at that same location, according to authorities.
During the autopsy conducted in 1996, a forensic pathologist found that the body had a surgical scar believed to be from a cesarean, leading investigators to believe the victim may have at least one child who may still be seeking answers about their mother.
Investigators describe the victim as Latina, possibly 30-45 years old, about five-feet, one-inch tall, weighing about 130 pounds. A forensic dental examination done in 1996 showed her teeth had been well maintained and she received quality dental care, authorities said.
When she was found, her clothing was clean and had been well maintained.
Cold Case Homicide Team investigators ask anyone who may have any information regarding the identity of the woman to call (951) 955-2777.
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