Amsterdam - woman found in the IJ river
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On 17 May 2004, the captain of a tugboat found a large bag in the IJ river in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The bag was found to contain the lower body of a woman.
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Description
The sports bag in which the woman was found was sold by Makro in 2004 and was often included in businesses’ Christmas gift packages for their employees. A C&Q logo was printed on the bag. Based on a hair found, it may be concluded that the woman had mid-length hair. It is clear that her appendix had been removed, and that she had never given birth. The woman died from chronic anaemia and serious osteoporosis. Based on the DNA, it was established that the woman, or her ancestors, likely had roots outside of Europe, probably in Africa. It is possible that these details, in combination with the estimated time of death and clothing details, may lead to the identification of this woman. Anyone who may have relevant information is requested to contact the police.
Questions
Do you have information on the possible identity of one of the women? Please get in contact now and tell us about it in as much detail as possible. You can use the contact form below. You can also email us directly via coldcase@politie.nl. You can also reach us by phone in Dutch or in English. The number is +31 (0) 800 6070. It’s also possible to send us information anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem +31 (0) 800 7000. There is also a contact form on the campaign website on www.interpol.int/im.
Data
NL08
- Sex:
- Female
- Estimated year of birth:
- 1969 - 1988
- Estimated age:
- Between 16 and 35 years old
- Estimated height:
- circa 1.60 m.
- Skin tone:
- Brown-skinned
- Hair colour:
- Unknown, probably dark hair
- Clothing:
- Jeans of the brand HUI YANG, size S, underwear of the brand After Eden. Shoe size 34.
- Other:
- The appendix had been removed, which may have left a noticeable scar.
