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The Lady of the Dunes
The Provincetown Police Department is seeking assistance with a 34-year old unsolved murder investigation.

Summary: On July 26, 1974 the body of an unidentified white, female was found in the dunes approximately one mile east of Race Point Beach. Both her hands were amputated and have never been recovered. The cause of death was determined to be a blunt force injuries to the head.

The description of the Lady of the Dunes:

Height Approximately 5' 6-1/2" tall
Weight 145 pounds
Age Between age 25 and 40 years old
Hair Long red/auburn color
 

Assistance Requested:
Recent technological advances has made DNA identification possible. If you have any information about this case, or know of any missing person who may fit the above description, please contact: Staff Sergeant Warren Tobias at the Provincetown Police Department 508.487.1212.

 

Comments? E-mail Staff Sergeant Warren Tobias, or write to him care of the Provincetown Police Department, 26 Shankpainter Road, Provincetown, MA  02657 (508) 487-1213.

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