Gardai in Cork are continuing to appeal to the public for information on the identity of skeletal remains discovered at a construction site on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway in Cork on the 5th January, 2021.
It is believed the woman may have been previously buried because a crucifix and other items found near the remains appear to have come from a coffin.
At this time, forensic examinations suggest that the skeletal remains are believed to be
- A woman
- 70 plus years old at the time of death
- 5’ to 5’ 2” in height
- Large framed
- Wore dentures believed to have been made in around the 1960s
- Suffered from arthritis
- Wore a slip, tights, nightdress
- Size 2 brown leather shoes
The investigation team have engaged a forensic specialist in facial reconstruction from Penn West University, Dr. Michelle Vitali.
The false teeth are believed to have been made in around the 1960s. They have a porous acrylic base, the teeth are porcelain posteriors with acrylic anterior and would most likely have been privately made.
Items of clothing and shoes were also recovered at the scene.
Investigating Gardaí are hopeful that based on the entirety of all this information, and the facial reconstruction image, that a person or persons will be able to identify this lady.
DNA samples have been compared against the National DNA Database, and a positive match has not been obtained at this time. Garda here have also been liaising with Interpol.
Examinations of missing persons records have not identified any potential matches at this time.
The Garda investigation team can be contacted at the incident room at Cobh Garda Station 021 4908530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
