[2] A man (Lawrence Dorn) was arrested for her murder, but the charge against him was eventually dropped, as the suspect's "intent could not be proven.

The man, later identified as Lawrence Dorn, shoved her into the path of a moving truck, stating this was an act of self defense.

[9] Other distinctive features were three birthmarks on her back, a chipped tooth, no visible dental work, and freckles on her shoulders.

Signed, Marie" - Text written in Janice Young's unfinished letter.

[14] In 2010, her body was exhumed from an unmarked grave to obtain a DNA sample, in the hope that it would aid in identifying her.

[4] Timothy Young, her younger brother, had reportedly searched for decades for his missing sister.

She stated that she knew immediately that Janice was the unidentified girl after reading her name on the documents.

Janice's DNA was later compared with that found in the victim's remains and proved to be a positive match.

[8][15][16] She told her brother of her intention of running away, packed a pillow case with belongings, left the home, and did not return.