The OPP renewed their efforts in 2017 by releasing a 3D clay facial reconstruction of the woman, who was described as white, between 25 to 50 years old, and between five-foot-two to five-foot-eight in height. It was determined that she was of average build, and approximately 100 pounds with brown hair dyed reddish blond.
When found, her body was wrapped in green cloth, with her hands and feet bound with neckties. Additional items, including a piece of cleaning cloth, a black cable, and a curtain rod, were discovered with her body.
Doe Project
The breakthrough came when the DNA Doe Project (DDP), a non-profit organization that helps identify people in cold cases, was approached by the OPP in 2019. The DDP developed a DNA profile and uploaded it to genetic genealogy databases GEDmatch Pro and Family Tree DNA in 2020.
By researching matches from these websites and conducting an extensive search of available historical records, the DDP’s team of volunteer investigative genetic genealogists identified Langford as a likely candidate within weeks.
