New York City, NY – After nearly two decades, the mysterious case of the unidentified girl discovered dead encased in concrete in 2003 has finally been solved. The victim, known as “Midtown Jane Doe,” was recently identified as Patricia Kathleen McGlone, as reported by WNBC. Through DNA analysis of a relative who perished in the 9/11 attacks, investigators were able to make the connection, shedding light on a long-standing cold case.
The teenage girl’s remains were unearthed in the basement of a building on W. 46th St. near Eighth Ave. in February 2003 by construction workers preparing the site for demolition. What they discovered was a fully intact skeleton wrapped in a rug, tied with electrical cord, and encased in concrete. Various items, such as a bra, pantyhose, and a plastic toy soldier, were found alongside her, along with a peculiar ring inscribed with the letters PMcG, a significant clue that eventually led to her identification.
Authorities initially estimated the victim to be between 15 and 21 years old, and her identity had remained a mystery for over two decades. Despite efforts to link her case with missing persons nationwide and a feature on “America’s Most Wanted,” the circumstances surrounding her death remained elusive. It wasn’t until the recent breakthrough that McGlone’s true identity and fate came to light, revealing that she was a native New Yorker from Brooklyn who tragically met her demise in 1969 at the age of 16.
The basement where McGlone’s body was found was once a popular nightclub known as “Steve Paul’s The Scene,” frequented by iconic musicians like Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. Her upbringing in Sunset Park, attending both public and Catholic schools, offered insights into her background and upbringing, painting a clearer picture of the girl who had remained nameless for so long.
Despite the progress made in identifying McGlone, questions surrounding the circumstances of her death and how she ended up in Hell’s Kitchen remain unanswered. Authorities have refrained from speculating on suspects or details of the murder, emphasizing the importance of having a starting point in their investigation. The completion of the construction project in 2016, which led to the discovery of McGlone’s body, marked a bittersweet ending to a long journey of uncertainty, now providing closure for her family and loved ones.