Ontario's Missing Adults

ON-UF-1975-06-00104

Upper tooth – gold crown on upper right canine tooth
Upper teeth – most absent suggesting that this person likely had a partial upper dental plate

Lungs – possibly suffered pneumonia or pleurisy during life time
Right lung – evidence from old lung disease (possibly pneumonia or pleurisy)

Spine – severe arthritis of lumbar spine, may have caused pain during lifetime
Abdomen – appendectomy scar, 12 cm (4.8″) in length

Build – described as well-nourished

Underwear – panties, pink in colour
Undergarment – corset
Stockings – corset attached to stocking remains
Footwear – black, fleece-lined winter boots, zippered

Wedding ring – initials ‘H.W.’, 14 kt ring, thin band

The body of this unidentified woman was located in water within the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Specifically, she was located near the west bank of the Niagara River, approximately 3.2 kms (2 miles) from Lake Ontario.

It is possible that the found remains belong to a woman who jumped into the Horseshoe Falls on February 17, 1975.  Witnesses say that the woman who jumped into the Falls was wearing a long overcoat (possibly grey) and carrying a green umbrella.

There has been no scientific proof to establish that the woman observed jumping into the Horseshoe Falls and the deceased person are the same individual.  However, the general descriptions are in agreement.

Ontario Provincial Police
Additional Contacts

National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains
Ontario Provincial Police