On friday, september, 2019, the official ribbon slashing ceremony was conducted by ari lehman, c. Thirtyseven years ago, the bludgeoned body of a teenage girl was found in a cemetery in the rural farm town of blairstown, new jersey. Although the events took place on july 15th 1982 over 30 years ago the case is still being worked on. The unidentified female was given the name princess jane doe after she was discovered in a wooded area in blairstown cemetary, route 94, nj. This is the largest cemetery in the blairstown area and relatively full at this point. Princess doe burial plot vandalism another mystery in. Oct 26, 2002 princess doe was discovered in a wooded area of blairstown cemetery on route 94 in blairstown, n. Oct 14, 2004 1982 princess doe, found in blairstown nj 1990partial skeleton of 2030 year old white female found in wayne nj, believed deceased in 1985 19901522 year old white female found, monroe pa, blunt force trauma. Princess doe likely from arizona, spent time in long island area new tests performed on hair and tooth samples taken from the body of princess doe, the unidentified young woman found beaten to death in a new jersey cemetery in 1982, suggest she spent time in the long island area prior to her death and was. Faq who is princess doe the untold story of princess doe book.
The untold story of princess doe by blairstown native christie leigh napurano, and a. One such case is that of princess doe of blairstown, one of the nations most puzzling mysteries and coldest cases. Who is princess doe the untold story of princess doe. The untold story of princess doe by christie leigh napurano. Much of the source data in the match list has been collected from these. The friday the th exhibit is located at 27 main street blairstown, nj 07825. New residents did not have a central place where they could learn about the people and businesses. Could brenda cecelia crowley be princess doe, blairstown. Thought to be a runaway, the girl of 14 to 20 years may have worked as a hotel housekeeper in ocean city, md. Oct 14, 2004 from what ive read in the princess doe posts the one thing that may not fit is that princess doe was apparently killed by blunt force trauma, and amie and deirdre were stabbed. In blairstown, prosecutor to share news on princess doe cold case cold case. Could brenda cecelia crowley be princess doe, blairstown, nj, jul 1982. I grew up in the area and thats such a touchstone case for usit just sort of permeates everyones consciousness, or at least it did in. Princess doe was a teenager or young adult who was found brutally murdered in a cemetery in blairstown, new jersey.
Princess doe burial plot vandalism another mystery in unsolved blairstown. Eyewitness helps recreate an image of new yorks princess. Her case is one of the most popular in the unidentified persons subculture. On one of my many trips to the eastern portion of the state, i jumped across the border to cedar ridge cemetery, located on the outskirts of blairstown, new jersey. Simple beginnings when the iurato family moved to blairstown in 20, they were surprised to find that the township did not have a museum honoring its founders. On july 15, 1982, the body of a white female was found by workers at the cedar ridge cemetery on route 94 in blairstown, warren county. Blairstown as the circumstances surrounding her murder have remained unknown over the last nearly 38 years, so has the recent assault on her grave in the cedar ridge cemetery where princess. Who is princess doe the untold story of princess doe book. I remember this because i lived in morris plainsparsippany, nj back then. July 15, 1982 blairstown, new jersey princess doe on july 15, 1982 a body was found at the cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey.
Nj nj blairstown, princess doe whtfem 36ufnj, 1418, jul82. She was found at cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey, near state highway 94. I personally find it completely disrespectful, and i am really shocked at this, considering for the last 37 years the citizens of blairstown took such good care of her memory and were so protective of her. Princess doe memorial tickets, blairstown eventbrite. New jersey blairstown princess doe unidentified protect. This web site has been designed to provide factual information about the case and a central point for resources pertaining to the case. This july 15th marks the 37th anniversary of the discovery of princess doe. Princess doe website for an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown new jersey on july 15. Sadly she is one of the thousands of unsolved murder cases in which we tragically never even know the true identity of the victim, let alone the perpetrator.
Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified american homicide victim found in cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey on july 15, 1982. The victim was a young white female between the ages of 15 and 20, although she has also been stated to be as young as 14. The girl was found beaten to death in 1982 in a blairstown cemetery. Jul 30, 2016 princess doe is the name given to an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown, new jersey, united states, in 1982. Do you know princess doe see more ideas about princess, new jersey and cold case. Her partially clad body was found on july 15, 1982 in cedar ridge cemetery, which became her final resting place as well. May 14, 2019 grave of princess doe, blairstown, new jersey. The approximate height of the victim was 52 and the weight was 110 lbs. Eric kranz of the blairstown police, who wanted her to be known by a different name such as jane doe, to distinguish her case from others easily.
Princess doe was the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey on july 15th, 1982. In the back of a small roadside cemetery under the arms of a giant maple tree in rural new jersey she stands, her back toward the steep ravine, the sound of running water below and birds calling back and forth above. Princess doe the mystery girl in the cemetery unsolved. Unidentifiedprincess doe blairstown, new jersey project. Blairstown as the circumstances surrounding her murder have remained unknown over the last nearly 38 years, so has the recent. Her untimely death captured the hearts of the townspeople, who dubbed her princess doe, and kept the rest ofthe nation on the edge of their seats waiting for a resolution that never came. A grim anniversary for princess doe the new york times. Jul 17, 2019 blairstown as the sun set on cedar ridge cemetery on monday night, approximately 50 people gathered to remember a murdered young woman found there 37 years ago, now known as princess doe. Crank up these tunes or pick your own favorites to get you through the. The clothing worn by princess doe at the time of the discovery of her body. Tests reveal new details about princess doe before she was.
Aug 02, 2012 if you have any information that could be related to princess doe, please call the warren county prosecutors office princess doe tip line at 18669426467. The memorial includes a onehour intimate, educational program on the case. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown, new jersey, united states, in 1982. Jan 26, 2016 this entry was posted in stories of missing loved ones 2015, stories of missing loved ones 2016, stories of missing loved ones 2017 and tagged blairstown new jersey, unidentified princess doe. Aug 07, 1983 princess doe s tombstone is already in place in cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, specifically in a shady corner overlooking a steep ravine that leads down to jacksonburg creek. Princess doe likely from arizona, spent time on long island. But the dates, locations, and victim types have my eyes open.
The museum is the only general history and cultural museum for the township of blairstown. Princess doe, blairstown, warren county, new jersey. The body was discovered at the cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown early on the morning of. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown, new jersey, united states.
The body was located in a wooded area at the north end of the cemetery, just over the steep bank that leads down to a creek below, along route 94. Blairstown as the sun set on cedar ridge cemetery on monday night, approximately 50 people gathered to remember a murdered young woman found there 37 years ago, now known as princess doe. She did not recall the name, but did recall princess was looking to be a hotel maid and said her. Nj nj blairstown, princess doe whtfem 36ufnj, 1418. The body was a young female between the ages of 14 and 18. Blairstown is a small, relatively rural community for new jersey. The townspeople of blairstown came together and dubbed the young woman princess doe the case was most recently seen on cnn and as well as americas most wanted. Although it is only a short distance from new york city, blairstown holds the feeling of smalltown america. In blairstown, prosecutor to share news on 30yearold.
Christie leigh napurano was born in 1982, just weeks before the discovery of princess doe s body in blairstown, njs cedar ridge cemetery. Princess doe burial plot vandalism another mystery in unsolved case. The identity of a young female discovered in warren county, new jersey on july 15, 1982 remains unknown over three decades later. On july 15, 1982, a caretaker working at cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey discovered the body of an unidentified female. Princess doe s body was discovered on july 15, 1982, in cedar ridge cemetery, by local maintenance. Her untimely death captured the hearts of the townspeople, who dubbed her princess doe, and kept the rest ofthe nation on the edge of. The case of princess doe is among the most haunting of unsolved murders in new jerseys recent history. Do you know princess doe see more ideas about princess. The blairstown museum is a private, nonprofit corporation organized under new jersey law managed by a board of directors and housed in a 19thcentury building, known as the last remaining structure of roys row. Expresstimes file photo courtesy image princess doe is buried in blairstown township. The blairstown museums princess doe memorial trolley tour provides a factual account of the details surrounding the discovery of the young girls body, celebration of life at brook hollow winery, respectful visit to both the location of where her body was found and its final resting place, and concludes with a remembrance ceremony. Princess doe is the name given to an unknown white female of between 14 and 20 years of age.
Post navigation princess doe, blairstown, nj, jul 1982 potential match princess doe dbf. Beginning in 2019, the blairstown museum organizes an annual freepublic memorial on july 15th, the anniversary of princess doe s discovery. Princess doe, blairstown, warren county, new jersey, teenage unidentified for 37 years. She was partially unclothed and had been beaten severely before her death.
The body was a young white female between the ages of 15 and 20, although she has also been stated to be as young as 14. Thirty years ago, the bludgeoned body of a teenage girl was found in a cemetery in the rural farm town of blairstown, new jersey. The new jersey state police believed princess doe was diane dye for years, despite inconsistencies with dental charting. What can you tell me about the area where princess doe was found. Jan 26, 20 the unidentified female was given the name princess jane doe after she was discovered in a wooded area in blairstown cemetary, route 94, nj. Princess doe mourned in blairstown cemetery news new. Blairstown travis riggs was just 4 when a teenage girl was found brutally murdered in cedar ridge cemetery, but he still remembers how the horrific slaying shocked his rural hometown 25 years ago. The population in 1982 was less than 5,000 and it was largely a farming area at the time. The official website for blairstown township, nj link to the case on the new jersey state police web site wikipedia page for princess doe link to princess doe video on youtube produced by missy des londe the princess doe case on americas most wanted pocono record memorial service article. At one time, a woman called ncmec and said she was working at a local motel near blairstown when the princess checked in about two nights before she was probably murdered. Aug 3, 2012 a young woman was found beaten to death in a new jersey cemetery on july 15, 1982. Stephen speirs is seen at the grave site of princess doe in the cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown.
This program is a ticketedevent, and limited to 14 people. Her untimely death captured the hearts of the townspeople, who dubbed her princess doe, and kept the rest ofthe nation on the. Attendees included various cast and crew members of friday the th. Graham, tom mcloughlin, jason brooks, vincente disanti, and dave brown. Apr 24, 2018 four paranormal investigators separated in time by 31 years capture disembodied voices at the grave of one of americas most famous murder victims.
Sep 26, 2012 princess doe s hair and teeth reveal details about the last 10 months of her life, giving investigators clues about what led up to the discovery of her bludgeoned body in a blairstown township. Blairstown is a township in warren county, new jersey, united states. Princess doe website for an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown new jersey on july 15 1982. On a july summers day during the year 1982 the body of a young girl, later known as princess doe, was discovered. This entry was posted in cemetery safari, stories and tagged blairstown, princes doe, unidentified girl. She had been beaten to death and medical examiners conclude her estimated time of death could have been up to several weeks prior to discovery. Murder victim dubbed princess jane doe found in blairstown.
While growing up and attending blairstown elementary school and north warren regional high school, christie heard the tale of princess doe many times and it always haunted her. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey on july 15th, 1982. Princess doe s tombstone is already in place in cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, specifically in a shady corner overlooking a steep ravine that leads down to jacksonburg creek. Yes, the blairstown museum will be hosting two free programs, the unsolved case of princess doe on sunday, august 11, 2019 at 1pm and 3pm. Investigators released a new, 3d composite image of what doe. In life, the young woman was 52 in height, and weighed between 100 and 120 pounds, with shoulderlength.
The event was initially scheduled for june 15, but was canceled due to forecasted rainy weather. The victim was a young white female between the ages of 15 and 20, although she has also been stated to. Princess doe this computer composite was created by the national center for missing and exploited children to depict what princess doe may have looked like based on her skulls reconstruction. To this date her identity is still not known and is still an open police case. Investigators have not been able to identify her, or her attacker. The 25th anniversary of princess doe being found in blairstown, nj is being held tomorrow sunday, july 15th 2007 at 12. I grew up in the area and thats such a touchstone case for usit just sort of permeates everyones consciousness, or at least it did in the 80s. Police in new jersey and california have turned to the public for information that could determine if princess doe, a murdered teenager found near blairstown in 1982, is diane dye, a san jose. Jun 28, 2019 the blairstown museum, a nonprofit on main street, is hosting a princess doe memorial on july 15. Mar 28, 2019 on a july summers day during the year 1982 the body of a young girl, later known as princess doe, was discovered.
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