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On October 2, 1972 a local man who was chukar hunting discovered the remains of Devil’s Gate Jane Doe in a shallow ditch in rural Elko County. The torso was not recovered. Investigators believe she died between 1-3 months before being found and was 15-18 years old at the time of death.

Devil's Gate Jane Doe Case File, NamUs

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The Shroud of Devil's Gate Jane Doe
Hand-dyed, handwoven cotton, portion of acrylic sweater
65" X 22"
2020

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