In December 1988, a tragic discovery was made on East 4th Street in Perris, California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The remains of an unidentified woman were found in this quiet area, and the case quickly drew the attention of investigators.
The woman, who was believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, stood at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed around 105 pounds.
Her death was classified as a homicide.
The woman had several distinctive tattoos: a horse's head merging into a flower, a Harley Davidson eagle with the name "John" beneath it, and a rose with the name "Stoney" underneath.
Additionally, she had pierced ears.
To aid in identifying her, a forensic sketch was created and shared with the public.
Despite thorough investigations and public appeals, no leads surfaced, and the case eventually grew cold.
The details of her case were recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the reference UP7120.
Fast forward to 2022, and a breakthrough in the case came when the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, partnering with the California Department of Justice, decided to take a new approach.
They sent the skeletal remains to Othram, a forensic laboratory based in The Woodlands, Texas.
This decision was made possible through funding from the Roads to Justice (RTJ) program.
Othram’s advanced DNA testing methods, including Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing®, allowed scientists to create a detailed DNA profile of the unidentified woman.
With this comprehensive DNA profile, Othram’s genetic genealogy team conducted a search that yielded promising leads.
These leads were handed over to law enforcement, who then embarked on a follow-up investigation.
This new inquiry successfully traced potential relatives of the deceased woman, leading to her identification as Jacqueline “Jackie” Danette Ebel, born on January 2, 1963.
Jacqueline Ebel had been reported missing from Long Beach just days before her body was discovered.
She had lived in Long Beach and Bellflower, and had also used the surnames Yonkers and Palmer in the past.
Now that her identity has been confirmed, authorities are turning to the public for assistance in solving the case.
They urge anyone who might have information, no matter how small, to reach out. You can contact the Riverside County District Attorney’s Cold Case team via email at [email protected] or by calling the Cold Case Hotline at 951-955-5567.
Your help could be crucial in bringing justice for Jackie Ebel.
In another development, the body of 3-month-old Jacob Moneus has been found in Lafayette, and his father has been arrested.
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