The nude body of “Jane Doe”, a young, white female, estimated at being between 17 and 20 years of age, was discovered in Boulder Canyon, along the north bank of Boulder Creek, east of Boulder Falls on April 8^th, 1954. The young woman had sustained multiple fractures and was evidently left for dead by her killer(s); she ultimately succumbed to her injuries and exposure. Despite extensive local and national publicity, “Jane Doe” was never identified. The citizens of Boulder, concerned that she not be relegated to a pauper’s grave, contributed to a fund, offsetting the costs of her funeral and eventual burial in Columbia Cemetery.

Similarly, in early 2004, a fund was established to support re-opening the investigation. Private contributions, both of money and in-kind services, have allowed the Sheriff’s Office to re-open the case at minimal public expense. For additional details, and donation information contact the “Jane Doe Fund” at the Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone # 303-449-3464.

Further information regarding the status of the investigation will be provided in the future, however, pending a complete forensic examination, the Sheriff’s Office will make no further comment on the case at the moment.

This press release may be found on the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office web-site at: www.bouldersheriff.org.