Bloomington, Ill. (WMBD) -43-year-old cold case, which was an unidentified woman, McLean County, finally has a resolution.
Moxxy Forensic Medical Research, in cooperation with the McLean County Coroner Service and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, positively identified a woman whose remains were found in Mclean County in 1982.
Linda Cecilia Haddad, originating from Cambridge, Massachusetts, was used by something called genetic genealogical analysis. Haddad was 39 years old at the time of death.
Her remains were discovered by a passerby, along the US 136 route between Le Roy and Bellflower, about 13:35, 1982. February 2
At the time, medical examiners found that there was no foul at the time of her death, but that her identity still remained a mystery.
Initially, it was described as about 38-40 years, 5’10 ”tall, with hazelnut eyes and black hair weighing around £ 150.
The history of the case and how it was resolved is described in detail in a press release from Moxxy Forensic Medical Research and this information was used to tell the rest of the story.
1982 Investigation
An additional investigation by the McLean County Coroner Bureau, the McLean County Sheriff’s Bureau and Illinois State Police Investigators followed large customers and tips of society.
The locksmith in New York was set on the key on its keys, but there was a lead.
Investigators at the time interviewed several people related to Jane Doe. Several people reported that she had rushed or tried to help her in some way, dropping her when she was asked, in many places between Clinton, Bloomington, Heyworth and Le Roy, Illinois.
During the investigation, the police report stated that those who gave their riders or tried to help Jane Doe said some things she talked about seemed unusual and her behavior seemed wrong. Some also reported that she seemed excited.
Passers -by and Idot Snow Cleaning Driver reportedly found Jane Doe, which we now know was Haddad. The way she found showed that her death was done.
However, all wires were studied in 1982 to determine what it was unsuccessful. This included the involvement of a forensic anthropologist from the University of Oklahoma along with additional media permits.
After all, to find out who Jane Doe had dried up and was buried in the village Bloomington Cemetery by the beginning of December.
Further
2016 The McLean County Coroner office was contacted by someone who investigated the case and provided some of the information they created, but it did not cause its identification.
However, Jane Doe DNA was uploaded to the combined DNA index system (CODIS) and the home was presented with a McLean County Jane Doe record. None of the upload was created by any hits or potential customers.
By 2021 January The Coroner Cabinet received the word from someone who investigates the case. Based on the strength of the candidate’s information, the case was renewed. Eventually, comparing DNA samples that the Jane Doe had not been a disappearance of a tip.
However, the 1982 was currently underway. Reviews of reporting law enforcement agencies have been prepared and has been prepared to better understand its movement before death.
Turn points
Then, 2023. In August, a genetic genealogue with Moxxy forensic research has contacted the McLean County Sheriff Criminal Investigation Department of a cold case.
The Moxxy mission is to establish previously unidentified dead people and criminals of violent crime, and the cases of missing persons in addition to their defense.
The agencies also met and Moxxy initiated the funds raising campaign. The goal was achieved in 2024. November, and Moxxy started working with genealogical analysis in 2025. February
By the end of March, the team created a potential candidate for Jane Doe. Live genetic genetic relatives of Jane Doe were identified, and the example was taken and directly compared to its profile, and their close genetic relationships confirmed the identity of Haddad.
2025 August 1 Jane Doe, the last round of comparative testing, actually Linda Cecilia Haddad, born in 1942. August 27 In Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts.
Science
According to a Moxxy statement, the agency cooperates with the Atlantic, Georgian -based genologist, to follow the existing DNA profile and to carry out bioinformatics in Parabon Nanolabus Reston, Virginia. The digital set was created and uploaded to the Gedmath DNA DNA database.
Seven of the Moxxy subjects conducted a monthly study of genetic genetic genealogues, before creating a promising lead, which eventually combined Haddado DNA profile with loved ones who were able to help confirm its identity.
“The case of Linda is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when science, compassion and determination come together,” said Kaycee Connelly, Moxxy Court investigation manager and founder.
Haddad family
The Haddad’s family statement says, “Family and friends love it and have missed it. We want to express our deepest condolences to Moxxy Criminal Investigations, McLean County Coroner Office and McLlean County Sheriff Department, which helped us to recognize and find us a lot. The 42 -year -old search and monitoring was facilitated to us that we finally have answers. ‘
To close the case
“I want to sincerely appreciate the qualified Moxxy forensic research and their partner specialists,” said Matas Lane, McLean County.
The sheriff also acknowledged “great researchers from the sheriff’s office and the coroner office, past and present, who worked tirelessly to retreat Linda’s steps and finally reveal its identity. Their commitment to solving this investigation and compassion will not be forgotten.”
It was the only case of a person in McLean County.
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