Baby Jane Doe Cold Case Solved with Arrest
Denise Richman Murker was charged with murder on March 26, 2026, in the 32-year-old cold case of a "Baby Jane Doe" found deceased in 1993. As of April 2, 2026, Murker admitted to police that she was the mother and placed paper towels in the newborn's mouth after birth. Modern forensics and Investigative Genetic Genealogy were used to identify Murker as the alleged birth mother. The investigation into the death of 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe' was officially closed on December 6, 2024, after the biological parents were identified through IGG, though the father was not a suspect and the mother was deceased.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Arrests Made in Multiple Baby Jane Doe Cold Cases
Hepay Juma was arrested and charged with reckless second-degree murder in the death of her infant, identified as Baby Jane "Grace" Doe. In a separate case, Evelyn Odum and Ulistister Sanders were charged with felony murder and cruelty to children in the death of Kenyatta Odom, identified as "Baby Jane Doe."
April 2026 — 1 developments
Denise Richman Murker Charged with Murder in 32-Year-Old 'Baby Jane Doe' Case
Denise Richman Murker has been charged with murder and admitted to police that she was the mother of the 'Baby Jane Doe' found over 32 years ago. She stated she placed paper towels in the newborn's mouth after birth because she was crying and she didn't know what to do.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Denise Richman Murker Charged with Murder in 1993 "Baby Jane Doe" Cold Case
Denise Richman Murker has been charged with murder in the 32-year-old cold case of a "Baby Jane Doe" found deceased in 1993. Modern forensics and Investigative Genetic Genealogy were used to identify Murker as the alleged birth mother.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Army veteran Tanya Jackson and daughter Tatiana identified years after their deaths
The 'Baby Jane Doe' has been identified as Tatiana, and her mother, Tanya Jackson, an Army veteran, was also identified. Both were found deceased years apart, with Tanya Jackson being identified as 'Jane Doe No. 3'.
December 2024 — 4 developments
Investigation into 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe' death officially closed
The investigation into the death of 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe' was officially closed.
Biological father questioned, investigated, not considered suspect in child's case
The biological father was identified, questioned, and thoroughly investigated, but is not considered a suspect in the case. The child's mother is deceased.
Investigation Identifies Infant's Biological Parents Through IGG
Both the biological mother and father of the infant were positively identified through IGG and an extensive joint investigation.
New York State Police and FBI identify 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe' using genetic genealogy
The New York State Police, in collaboration with the FBI, announced the successful identification of 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe' through Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG).
February 1992 — 1 developments
Infant's partially burned remains discovered in Wawayanda, New York
The partially burned remains of the infant were discovered on a property on South Plank Road in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County, New York. The infant remained unidentified for over 30 years and was known as 'Slate Hill's Baby Jane Doe.'
December 1991 — 1 developments
Infant discarded in Wawayanda, New York in 1991
An infant, estimated to be 7 to 10 days old, was discarded in the winter of 1991 in the Town of Wawayanda, New York.