Mornington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released a fresh appeal for public assistance to help identify an unidentified female who was located deceased in Sorrento over 57 years ago.
The woman’s body was located floating in the water of Sorrento Back Beach by passersby on the evening of February 25, 1966.
It is not known how the woman came to be at the beach, or if she was from the area.
Today, detectives are releasing a digitally generated image of the woman in the hope that someone may be able to provide information regarding her identity.
The digitally generated face of the woman found in Sorrento
She is described as being between 65-70 years old, around 164cms tall, and of slight build.
The woman had grey hair, no teeth and brown eyes with a blue periphery in her iris.
She also had a pre-existing six-inch scar on her left leg.
When she was located, she was wearing a string of pearls, a pink bra, a pink corset, blue bloomers and nylon stockings.
No personal belongings were found on the beach.
Detectives are also releasing an image of another female who might be linked to the woman and could potentially help unravel this mystery.
The photo was located with the deceased woman’s police file from 1966, but there was no explanation as to where it came from, or how it is connected.
The photo was identified as having been taken in Caserta, Italy, and was dated April 10, 1961.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au
Katherine McLeod
Media Unit
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