Case name: The woman of Mount Artxanda
Case code: 2024-ES01
Date of death (estimated): 3 February 2009
Date of discovery: 6 February 2009
Location: Spain: In the forest of Mount Artxanda, Bilbao
Sex: Female
Estimated year of birth: 1969-1979
Estimated age: 30 to 40 years old
Height: 166 cm
Skin tone: Light
Hair colour: Black, short
Eye colour: Unknown
Clothing:
• Blue jacket,
• Black woollen LR-brand jacket
• Dark crimson jumper
• Black T-shirt, size S
• Black trousers
• Black Dr. Martens-brand shoes, size 5
• Blue backpack
Tattoos, birthmarks, scars:
No tattoos or scars
Jewellery: Bracelet
The case
The body was discovered near a forest trail. She had probably been dead for 24 to 72 hours. Her death was believed to be from intoxication.
Characteristics
The woman had bunions (hallux valgus) on the right foot.
She also had silver amalgam fillings.
It is likely that she was from Central Europe.
Her blue backpack contained Barbero Amaretto almond liqueur, bottles of soda, Carrefour-brand tissues, Labello-brand lip balm and a handkerchief.
If you have any information regarding the possible identity of this person, please contact the national police.