‘Jane Doe’ found dead near Southern California highway identified after 36 years

A local news story from California, reported by KTLA Los Angeles.

Local News · California · October 14, 2026

From KTLA Los Angeles

A "Jane Doe" whose remains were discovered near a Southern California highway nearly 36 years ago has finally been identified, though the circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery.

Reported by KTLA Los Angeles, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at KTLA Los Angeles →

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