Who is princess doe the untold story of princess doe book. Hopefully with the resources and exposure the internet. The untold story of princess doe english edition ebook. A grim anniversary for princess doe the new york times. Four paranormal investigators separated in time by 31 years capture disembodied voices at the grave of one of americas most famous murder victims. Princess doe website for an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown new jersey on july 15 1982. In the back of a small roadside cemetery under the arms of a giant maple tree in rural new jersey she stands, her back toward the steep ravine, the sound of running water below and birds calling back and forth above. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified homicide victim found in blairstown, new jersey, united states, in 1982. The strange and chilling princess doe case ufo insight. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey.
While growing up and attending blairstown elementary school and north warren regional high school, christie heard the tale of princess doe. On july 15, 1982, the body of a white female was found by workers at the cedar ridge cemetery on route 94 in blairstown, warren county. The untold story of princess doe by christie leigh napurano. Beginning in 2019, the blairstown museum organizes an annual freepublic memorial on july 15th, the anniversary of princess doe s discovery. In life, the young woman was 52 in height, and weighed between 100 and 120 pounds, with shoulderlength. Warren county libraries host book signings by author. Everyone in the state and some people in the us and around the world knows about the infamous princess doe case that occurred in. Princess doe was a teenager or young adult who was found murdered in a cemetery in blairstown, new jersey. One such case is that of princess doe of blairstown, one of the. Based on one of the saddest true unsolved crime stories in new jerseys history, the untold story of princess doe begins two years before the young girls untimely demise and discovery, creating a harrowing fictional account that gives a name and a story to. Ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey as normal on the morning of. Also, a novel, death among strangers, used the case as a backdrop. The victims face had been beaten beyond recognition with a yettobedetermined object. Nj nj blairstown, princess doe whtfem 36ufnj, 1418.
The book, coauthored by jeffrey zaslow a wall street journal reporter. Read about the untold story of princess doe, the unsolved murder case of a girl in blairstown, new jersey. The new jersey state police believed princess doe was diane dye for years. The body was found lying on its back just over a steep bank that leads to a creek below. Who is princess doe the untold story of princess doe. Expresstimes file photo courtesy image princess doe is buried in blairstown township. The body was located in a wooded area at the north end of the cemetery, just over the steep bank that leads down to a creek below, along route 94. To this date her identity is still not known and is still an open police case. The body of princess doe was exhumed in 1999 to collect dna samples. The untold story of princess doe the middletown press. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified american homicide victim found in cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey on july 15, 1982. It was this dna which would embarrass the new jersey pd.
Attendees will receive the book, the untold story of princess doe by blairstown native christie leigh napurano, and a bouquet of flowers to. Princess doe s body was discovered on july 15, 1982, in cedar ridge cemetery, by local maintenance. Thirty years ago, the bludgeoned body of a teenage girl was found in a cemetery in the rural farm town of blairstown, new jersey. Based on one of the saddest true unsolved crime stories in new jerseys history, the untold story of princess doe begins two years before the young girls untimely demise and discovery, creating a harrowing fictional account that gives a name and a story to a. The memorial includes a onehour intimate, educational program on the case.
Princess doe the mystery girl in the cemetery unsolved. Although it is only a short distance from new york city, blairstown holds the feeling of smalltown america. Short, and thin in shape she had brown eyes and blondish brown hair. Princess doe was the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey on july as of july the body still remains. However, the case of princess doe is an unsolved murder of an. Tests reveal new details about princess doe before she was. Volume 10, issue 30 identifying princess doe by long island press. July 15, 1982 blairstown, new jersey princess doe on july 15, 1982 a body was found at the cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey. Princess doe, blairstown, warren county, new jersey. I remember this case being in the back half of the first weird nj book. On july 15, 1982, a caretaker working at cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey discovered the body of an unidentified female. Her case is one of the most popular in the unidentified persons subculture. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience.
Princess doe, blairstown, warren county, new jersey, teenage unidentified for 37 years. Blairstown white pages phone books in new jersey nj. Attendees will receive the book, the untold story of princess doe by blairstown native christie leigh napurano, and a bouquet of flowers to leave on does grave. Eventbrite blairstown museum presents princess doe memorial at blairstown, new jersey, blairstown, nj. Princess doe, missing from home, dead among strangers, remembered by all. Princess doe memorial tickets, blairstown eventbrite. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. One such case is that of princess doe of blairstown, one of the nations most puzzling mysteries and coldest cases.
Her untimely death captured the hearts of the townspeople, who dubbed her princess doe, and kept the rest ofthe nation on the edge of. Her untimely death captured the hearts of the townspeople, who dubbed her princess doe, and kept the rest ofthe nation on the edge of their seats waiting for a resolution that never came. I personally find it completely disrespectful, and i am really shocked at this, considering for the last 37 years the citizens of blairstown took such good care of her memory and were so protective of her. On july 15, 2019 the blairstown museum has scheduled a princess doe memorial. About the author the untold story of princess doe book. Based on one of the saddest true unsolved crime stories in new jerseys history, the untold story of princess doe begins two years before the young girls untimely demise and discovery, creating a harrowing fictional account that gives a name and a story to a girl who has been anonymous for far too long. If you are unable to make this date there will be a repeat event held on sat jan 19th. Princess doe is the name given to an unknown white female of between 14 and 20 years of age.
Her partially clad body was found on july 15, 1982 in cedar ridge cemetery, which became her final resting place as well. Christie leigh napurano was born in 1982, just weeks before the discovery of princess doe s body in blairstown, nj s cedar ridge cemetery. I figured there d be a pocketbook or an id card youd be able to chase it. Blairstown resident ann latimer, who says she saw princess doe alive in a. Making history the blairstown museum has taken a little step towards improving literacy in our neighborhood.
She was found at cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, new jersey, near state highway 94. Blairstown as the sun set on cedar ridge cemetery on monday night, approximately 50 people gathered to remember a murdered young woman found there 37 years ago, now known as princess doe. Investigators released a new, 3d composite image of what doe. Community members have since generously donated over 1,000. Every guest will receive a copy of the book, the untold story of princess doe by blairstown native christie leigh napurano. While growing up and attending blairstown elementary school and north warren regional high school, christie heard the tale of princess doe many times and it always haunted her. This web site has been designed to provide factual information about the case and a central point for resources pertaining to the case. The body was a young white female between the ages of 15 and 20, although she has also been stated to be as young as 14. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support. Eric kranz of the blairstown police, who has investigated the case since finding her body, gave her a name. Princess doe was a teenager or young adult who was found brutally murdered in a cemetery in blairstown, new jersey. Upon purchase, the trolleys pick up and drop off locations will be emailed to ticket holders. Blairstown native christie leigh napurano, author of the untold story of princess doe will be featured at two book signings at warren county area libraries in the month of january.
Princess doe s tombstone is already in place in cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown, specifically in a shady corner overlooking a steep ravine that leads down to jacksonburg creek. Click the report button if youd like this case moved to. This is the largest cemetery in the blairstown area and relatively full at this point. About the author christie leigh napurano was born in 1982, just weeks before the discovery of princess doe s body in blairstown, nj s cedar ridge cemetery. Never forget me princess doeblairstown njjuly 15,1982. In 2003 kranz, daines family and the california pd were proved right once and for all.
The townspeople of blairstown, moved by the poor victim s tragic circumstances, donated a coffin, plot and headstone for the stranger. Princess doe is the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey on july 15th, 1982. On one of my many trips to the eastern portion of the state, i jumped across the border to cedar ridge cemetery, located on the outskirts of blairstown, new jersey. The case of princess doe is among the most haunting of unsolved murders in new jerseys recent history. Tags blairstown jane doe new jersey princess doe unidentified. Blairstown the identity of a teenager found dead in 1982 at cedar ridge cemetery in blairstown remains an unsolved case in warren county. Princess doe was the name given to an unidentified, female homicide victim discovered in blairstown, new jersey on july 15th, 1982. After dna testing, comparing dianes mother to the dna of princess doe, it was confirmed that diane dye wasnt princess doe.
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