IDENTIFIED: Midtown Jane Doe
In 2003, construction workers in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, discovered a concrete tomb hidden in the basement of a run-down building. Inside were the remains of a young woman, hogtied with pantyhose and electrical cords, this gruesome scene was more than shocking—it was deeply calculated. It took more than two decades for investigators to identify her as 16-year-old Patricia McGlone, who was last seen in 1969. But despite finally giving her a name, her killer remains at large. Now, police are asking for your help to find the person responsible and bring Patricia the justice she’s been denied for far too long.
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The most recent facial rendering of Patricia, created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 2024.
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Multiple facial renderings of Patricia have been created over the years.
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301 West 46th Street in February 2003. Patricia’s skeletal remains were found in the building basement.
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A parking lot next to 301 West 46th Street in February 2003.
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A steel door leading to the basement of 301 West 46th Street in February 2003.
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The skull and surrounding construction debris in a crime scene photo.
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The teeth in a crime scene photo.
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The crime scene, including carpeting and knots.
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The crime scene, including carpeting.
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A close-up of one of the knots.
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Scraps of a Sears Feed & Weed bag found mixed in with the remains.
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Construction debris in the basement.
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The basement.
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This ring with the initials “PMcG” was found on the skeleton’s pinky finger.
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This 1966 Bulova watch was found on the skeleton’s wrist.
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This green plastic toy soldier was found mixed up with the remains in the brown carpeting.
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The first rendering of Patricia, then only known as Midtown Jane Doe, in 2003.
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An International Ladies Garment Workers Union clothing label found mixed up in the dirt near the remains.
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Detective Ryan Glas.
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Linda Doyle works out of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Squad offices.
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Steve Paul’s The Scene, an iconic rock club, operated in the basement of 301 West 46th Street from 1964 to 1969.
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A hand drawn map showing the layout of The Scene and where Patricia’s remains were found.
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The McGlone’s former home, located at 375 52nd Street in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn.
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I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Junior High School, the last school Patricia attended.
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Patricia’s real signature compared to ones that don’t look quite like her handwriting.
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A mugshot of Patricia’s half-brother, Bernard McGlone Jr.
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Timeline
Unidentified remains are found in the basement of a Midtown, Manhattan building. They are dubbed “Midtown Jane Doe.”
“Midtown Jane Doe” is officially identified as 16-year-old Patricia McGlone using DNA evidence.
301 West 46th Street, Manhattan
The building where Patricia’s remains were found.
375 52nd Street, Brooklyn
Patricia’s childhood home.
Additional Info:
Crime Stoppers
If you know anything about Patricia or the circumstances of her murder, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Childhood Locations
Patricia’s childhood home was located at 375 52nd Street in Brooklyn, New York. She went to the following schools:
P.S. 94, 5010 6th Ave, Brooklyn: Attended 1959 – 1963
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 5902 6th Ave, Brooklyn: Attended Sept. 9, 1963 – 1966
St Michael School, 4222 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn: Attended Sept. 12, 1966 – December 1968
I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Junior High School, 4004 4th Ave, Brooklyn: Attended Dec. 3, 1968 – May 7, 1969
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Episode Source Material
- Original reporting by Nina Schutzman
- New York Police Department records
- Kings County Surrogate Court records
- Who Killed the Midtown Jane Doe – NYPD Video, 6-14-2024
- The New York Post (12-21-2003, by Al Guart) Accessed 11-13-2024
Stumped by tomb mystery; cops chase decades-old clues in probe of gruesome ‘Jane Doe’ slay - America’s Most Wanted (6-17-2006) Accessed 11-13-2024
Manhattan Jane Doe - Long Island Press (8-18-2011, by Jaclyn Gallucci) Accessed 12-30-2024
Still Looking for Judy: Judith Erin O’Donnell Has Been Missing 30 Years - Biography.com (10-3-2023) Accessed 12-15-2024
Joel Rifkin – Serial Killer, House & Seinfeld - Rolling Stone (12-1-2024, by Sarah Weinman) Accessed 12-15-2024
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