Although the evidence isn't as strong as in
Jeanifer Weldon's case, James Duckett is also
considered a suspect in the case of an
unidentified young woman who was found in a
water-filled ditch off Combee Road in 1986.
The Sheriff's Office hasn't had any success in
identifying the woman, whom detectives think was
20 to 30 years old, but possibly younger.
That in itself has proved to be a major obstacle
in being able to make an arrest in her death.
"The crucial thing in that case is
identifying the victim," sheriff's Maj. W.J.
Martin said.
"There are marked similarities (between the
missing woman, known to deputies as Jane Doe, and
Jeanifer Weldon)," he said, "but not
the same level of factors."
Jane Doe had numerous tattoos and wore several
pieces of jewelry, including heart-shaped
earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Information about Jane Doe can be found at
www.polk sheriff.org under Cold Case Files.
