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On September 25, 1988, a man looking for cypress wood to make lawn furniture found human remains in a rural, wooded area about 30 feet off County Road 474 in Clermont, Florida (near Orlando). The body was badly decomposed (estimated death 2–4 weeks earlier) and appeared to have been dragged to the location. The victim was wearing an acid-washed denim skirt, a bluish-green tank top, and pantyhose that were partially rolled down, suggesting possible sexual assault. No shoes, jewelry, or ID were found.

Initially known as "Julie Doe," she was thought to be a cis woman. Only in 2015 did DNA testing reveal she was assigned male at birth and was transitioning (she had breast implants and signs of hormone therapy; also a rhinoplasty). The death was ruled a suspected homicide, but the exact cause could not be determined due to decomposition.

Almost 37 years later, in March 2025, the DNA Doe Project and Lake County Sheriff’s Office identified her as Pamela Leigh Walton, 25 years old. Born in Kentucky (May 13, 1963) as Lee Allen Walton, she was adopted as a child. In the 1980s she legally changed her name to Pamela and began transitioning. She had a falling out with her adoptive family over an alleged theft and lost contact (they never reported her missing). Her last known location was July 6, 1988, in Lexington, Kentucky, where she was arrested for prostitution (solicitation charge dropped).

How Pamela ended up in Florida and what happened in the following weeks remains a mystery. The case is still unsolved — the investigation is ongoing.

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/pamela-walton-julie-doe-florida-cold-case-rcna235724

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pamela_Walton

In Brackett's case, unfortunately not, since the actor has passed away.

Valentine Sally (or Coconino County Jane Doe) was an unidentified young woman for nearly 40 years whose body was found on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 1982) along Interstate 40 near Williams, Arizona. In 2021, she was identified as Carolyn Celeste Eaton, 17, from Bellefontaine Neighbors (a St. Louis suburb), Missouri.

Carolyn ran away from home around Christmas 1981 after a family argument. She was never officially reported missing at the time. Her decomposing body was found face-down under a cedar tree, about 20-25 feet from the highway. She was wearing only “Seasons” brand jeans (size 9); a red-and-white striped sweater and bra were found nearby. Animals had damaged her face, complicating early identification.

Homicide by asphyxiation/suffocation. No clear evidence of sexual assault. She had a tooth prepped for a root canal (with baby aspirin remnants in the cavity), indicating tooth pain shortly before death.

Last Seen Alive:

On February 4, 1982, waitress Patricia Wilkins at the Monte Carlo Truck Stop (Ash Fork, AZ) served a blonde teen with a toothache accompanied by an older white man (approx. 60) wearing a cowboy hat with a feather (possibly peacock). The girl mentioned heading to New Jersey. Wilkins is believed to be the last person to see her alive.

There was a wrongful identification in 1984 as Melody Cutlip (who was alive and returned home in 1986). Only in 2021, through genetic genealogy (familial DNA), was Carolyn’s identity confirmed.

The killer has never been identified. Suspects include possible serial killers active on I-40 at the time (such as Royal Russell Long, known for a cowboy hat), but nothing proven. The case remains open.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Carolyn_Eaton

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/arizonas-valentine-sally-identified-through-dna-genealogy-missing-missouri-girl-after-40-years/4LVWA2JOX5HVDPJLORZ5U2X2NE/%3foutputType=amp

The Connecticut River Valley Killer (also known as the Valley Killer) is an unidentified serial killer who operated in the Connecticut River Valley region, primarily between New Hampshire and Vermont (USA), from 1978 to 1988. He is believed to be responsible for at least 7 murders of young women, with a consistent pattern: most victims were stabbed multiple times, often with deep cuts to the throat and chest/abdomen. Many bodies were dumped in remote, wooded areas near Interstate 91.

Key victims:

Catherine Millican (27, 1978): Was birdwatching in New London, NH. Found with at least 29 stab wounds near where she was last seen.

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Critchley (37, 1981): Disappeared while hitchhiking near the MA-VT border. Body found in Unity, NH.

Bernice Courtemanche (17, missing 1984): Nurse’s aide who hitchhiked in Claremont, NH. Remains found in 1986 in Kelleyville with stab wounds and slit throat.

Ellen Fried, Eva Morse, and others found in similar wooded dump sites.

Lynda Moore (36, 1986): Brutally stabbed inside her home in Saxtons River, VT, in a frenzied attack.

Barbara Agnew: Found in Hartland, VT.

Several bodies were discovered in a short period in 1985-1986, alerting authorities to a possible serial killer. Victims were often in vulnerable situations (hitchhiking or alone in isolated areas).

The case became even more notable on August 6, 1988, when Jane Boroski, 22 and seven months pregnant, was attacked in a parking lot in West Swanzey, NH. A man stabbed her 27 times, but she miraculously survived (along with her baby). She is the only known survivor and provided a description of the attacker. The killings stopped after this incident.

The case remains unsolved to this day. There is some debate about whether all cases are definitively linked, but the similarities in MO, locations, and wound patterns are compelling. No conclusive DNA or arrests have been made.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_River_Valley_Killer

Has anyone seen this movie yet?

And they're two actors I really like, but Alicia's case is interesting—she hasn't done anything particularly noteworthy since the '90s, so it was really nice to see her in Réptil (2023) on Netflix.

Did you like her in that movie?