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FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11 Jul
y 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:43 pm
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The decedent checked into Motel 9 at 3634 East Mulberry Street
on June 27, 2011, arriving by taxi. She paid for the room in
cash through July 11, 2011. On July 11, she did not show up for
breakfast as had been her custom. Since it was her last paid
day, the staff assumed she had checked out. They entered her
room with a master key and found her deceased on the bed with
pills at her feet and a bright blue, granular purging coming
from her nose and mouth. There was no suicide note but autopsy
results showed a massive overdose of multiple medications and
case was ruled as a suicide. Luggage and other items were found
in the room but all identifiers had been meticulously eliminated
before death.
It was later learned that she had stayed at other motels in the
area, always taking a taxi, paying in cash, and giving false and
different names. She told Motel 9 that her name was Sandra
Nelson, of 5203 Bosa Ave., Park City, Utah. This was later found
to be a non-existent address and false name. She also stated
that she was originally from Los Angeles and was looking for a
house in this area.
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:44 pm
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Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9890 Female, Black / African
American
Date Found
July 11, 2011
Location Found
Fort Collins, Colorado
Estimated Age Range
55-70 Years
Case Information
Case Numbers
NCMEC Number
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ME/C Case Number
11C-558
Demographics
Sex
Female
Race / Ethnicity
Black / African American
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Estimated Age Group
Adult - Pre 70
Estimated Age Range (Years)
55-70
Estimated Year of Death
2011
Estimated PMI
12 Hours
Height
5' 6"(66 inches) , Measured
Weight
211 lbs, Measured
Circumstances
Type
Unidentified Deceased
Date Found
July 11, 2011
NamUs Case Created
February 17, 2012
ME/C QA Reviewed
February 21, 2012
Location Found Map
Street Address
Motel 9
3634 E. Mulberry St.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
County
Larimer County
GPS Coordinates
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Circumstances of Recovery
This middle-aged African American female checked in to a local
motel on 06/27/11 and arrived there by taxi. She paid for a room
in cash through 07/11/11. It was later found that she had stayed
at other local motels in the area, always taking a taxi, paying
in cash, and giving false and different names. She told the
Motel 9 that her name was Sandra Nelson, of 5203 Bosa Ave., Park
City, UT. This was later found to be a non-existent address and
false name. She also stated that she was originally from Los
Angeles and was looking for a house in this area. On 07/11/11,
she did not show up for breakfast as had been her custom. Since
it was her last paid day, staff assumed she had checked out.
They entered her room with a master key and found her deceased
on the bed with pills at her feet and a bright blue, granular
purging coming from her nose and mouth. There was no suicide
note but autopsy results showed a massive overdose of multiple
medications and case was ruled as a suicide. Luggage and other
items were found in the room but all identifiers had been
meticulously eliminated before death. All attempts to identify
the decedent have failed.
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains
All parts recovered
Condition of Remains
Recognizable face
Physical Description
Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray
Head Hair Description
Gray/ black, with more white in front around face; styled into
soft waves, but tight, afro curls when wet at autopsy
Body Hair Description
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Facial Hair Description
None
Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown
Eye Description
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Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Finger and toe nailsLong, clean, and intact
Scar/mark5" well-healed lower midline abdominal scar and faint
6" transverse abdominal scar (possibly representing a past
Cesarean section); 1" rounded scar on bottom of chin
Other distinctive physical characteristic Natural teeth but with
partial upper denture; walked w/ cane
Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories Walking cane; unmarked baggies of pills/
medications; black purse w/ wallet but no personal information;
Bible; book "The Political Teachings of Jesus"Near the Body
Clothing Brown/ black/white Paisley design pullover top, black
undershirt; black bra; black pants; white cotton panties; white
socks On the Body
Clothing 2 suitcases w/ miscellaneous clothing and toiletries
Near the Body
Eyewear Black plastic framed Rx eyeglasses On the Body
Footwear Black shoes On the Body
Jewelry White metal earrings; white metal chain necklace; white
metal wristwatch On the Body
Investigating Agencies
Larimer County Sheriff
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Agency Case Number
LC11-4309
Rita Servin
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Case Contributors
Dianne Fairman, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Larimer County Coroner
(970) 679-4517
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:45 pm
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Reconstruction of the decedent.
Date of Discovery: July 11, 2011
Location of Discovery: Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado
Estimated Date of Death: 12 hours prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Suicide
Physical Description
Estimated Age: 55-70 years old
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 211 lbs.
Hair: Black, graying with more white in front around her face,
styled into soft waves, but tight afro curls when wet at
autopsy.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Well-healed 5" lower midline
abdominal scar. Faint 6" transverse abdominal scar (possibly
representing a past Cesarean section). One-inch rounded scar on
the bottom of her chin. Her fingernails and toenails were long,
clean, and intact. Walked with a cane.
Identifiers
Dentals: Not available. Natural teeth but with partial upper
denture.
Fingerprints: Available.
DNA: Available.
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Brown/black/white paisley pullover top, black
undershirt, black bra, black pants, white cotton panties, white
socks, and black shoes.
Jewelry: White metal earrings, white metal chain necklace and a
white metal wristwatch.
Additional Personal Items: Two suitcases with miscellaneous
clothing and toiletries. Black plastic framed Rx eyeglasses.
Walking cane. Unmarked baggies of pills and medications. A black
purse with a wallet but no personal information. A bible. A
book, The Political Teachings of Jesus.
Circumstances of Discovery
The decedent checked into Motel 9 at 3634 East Mulberry Street
on June 27, 2011, arriving by taxi. She paid for the room in
cash through July 11, 2011. On July 11, she did not show up for
breakfast as had been her custom. Since it was her last paid
day, the staff assumed she had checked out. They entered her
room with a master key and found her deceased on the bed with
pills at her feet and a bright blue, granular purging coming
from her nose and mouth. There was no suicide note but autopsy
results showed a massive overdose of multiple medications and
case was ruled as a suicide. Luggage and other items were found
in the room but all identifiers had been meticulously eliminated
before death.
It was later learned that she had stayed at other motels in the
area, always taking a taxi, paying in cash, and giving false and
different names. She told Motel 9 that her name was Sandra
Nelson, of 5203 Bosa Ave., Park City, Utah. This was later found
to be a non-existent address and false name. She also stated
that she was originally from Los Angeles and was looking for a
house in this area.
Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Larimer County Coroner
Agency Contact Person: Dianne Fairman
Agency Phone Number: 970-679-4517
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 11C-558
Agency Name: Larimer County Sheriff
Agency Contact Person: Detective Rita Servin
Agency Phone Number: 970-498-5167
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: LC11-4309
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 9890
Information Source(s)
NamUs
Admin Notes
Added: 2/18/15; Last Updated: 2/1/19
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:46 pm
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:47 pm
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City of Fort Collins
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:48 pm
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:49 pm
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The decedent checked into Motel 9 at 3634 East Mulberry Street
on June 27, 2011, arriving by taxi.
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3634 E Mulberry St
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:51 pm
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Motel 9 at 3634 East Mulberry Street
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:52 pm
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Re: FORT COLLINS JANE DOE: BF, 55-70, found in a hotel room - 11
July 2011 - "Sandra Nelson"
By: Akoya Date: February 10, 2020, 12:53 pm
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