Full Name: Jane Doe

Alternative Name: Lilly, Ruinslip Woods Jane Doe, Greater London Jane Doe 2002, 375UFUK

Case Status: Unidentified

Record ID#: 0306

*The names “Jane Doe”  and “John Doe” are English names used when the person’s true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.

Date of Birth*: Estimated 1962 – 1982
Birthplace: Possibly Northern England
Age at the Time: Between 20 – 40
Age Group: 20s, 30s
Biological Sex: Female
Hair: Short, Dark Brown
Eyes:
Skin Complexion: Dark
Shoe Size: Wearing boots sized UK (6-8)
Ethnicity: Caucasian or White
Nationality:
Languages Spoken:

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Physical Build: Stocky

Height:

Weight

Distinguishing Marks:

• Medical Condition

Medical Condition: Possibly diabetic, syringes marked 'insulin' were found near her remains.
Physical Abnormality:
Dental Condition: Her teeth were in excellent condition, with no fillings or dental work evident.
Scars & Other Marks:
Piercings:
Tattoos:

Other Descriptors:

• She wore a size 16.
• She was likely born in northern England and may have lived in the Blackburn or Chorley area for the previous 5–10 years.

Clothing

• Bra, size 34A, brand “Rigby & Peller” (expensive model from the PrimaDonna range)
• Dark-Colored Sleeveless T-Shirt, size 16
• Man’s Dark Blue Denim Trucker’s Jacket, “Levi Red Tab”, Size S
• Blue Nike Walking Socks
• Brown Walking Boots (size 6-8)
• Khaki or Beige Walking Trousers, 34′ waist, 33″ inside leg, brand “Regatta Great Outdoors”

Possessions:

• Possibly carrying binoculars

Date of the Disappearance*:

Description: Unknown

Multiple Victims?: No

Rumored or Actual Sightings:

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Date the Body was Recovered: December 15, 2002

Description: On Sunday, 15 December 2002, at approximately 3 p.m., ramblers discovered the decomposed remains of an unidentified woman in Mad Bess Wood, an area within Ruislip Woods (also referred to as Copse Wood) near Ducks Hill Road in Ruislip, West London.

The body was found clothed and lying in the open, not hidden or covered. Police estimated it had lain undiscovered for around six weeks (or up to two months). Forensic teams thoroughly examined the scene.

The deceased was a white woman, approximately 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) tall, with a stocky build and short dark brown hair. She wore a size 16. Her teeth were in excellent condition, with no fillings or dental work evident. Isotopic analysis of her bones later indicated she was likely born in northern England and may have lived in the Blackburn or Chorley area for the previous 5–10 years.

No jewellery, money, keys, or identification documents were found on or near her. However, two unused syringes marked “insulin” lay close to the body, and a pair of binoculars in a case was discovered some distance away. Some of her clothing had been purchased on or after 23 August 1999 at Fosters Clothes store in Staines, England.

On Sunday, 15 December 2002, at approximately 3 p.m., ramblers discovered the decomposed remains of an unidentified woman in Mad Bess Wood, an area within Ruislip Woods (also referred to as Copse Wood) near Ducks Hill Road in Ruislip, West London.

The body was found clothed and lying in the open, not hidden or covered. Police estimated it had lain undiscovered for around six weeks (or up to two months). Forensic teams thoroughly examined the scene.

The deceased was a white woman, approximately 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) tall, with a stocky build and short dark brown hair. She wore a size 16. Her teeth were in excellent condition, with no fillings or dental work evident. Isotopic analysis of her bones later indicated she was likely born in northern England and may have lived in the Blackburn or Chorley area for the previous 5–10 years.

No jewelry, money, keys, or identification documents were found on or near her. However, two unused syringes marked “insulin” lay close to the body, and a pair of binoculars in a case was discovered some distance away. Some of her clothing had been purchased on or after 23 August 1999 at Fosters Clothes store in Staines, England.

No one matching her description had been reported missing. Officers appealed publicly for information, releasing a description and urging anyone who had seen anything suspicious in the woods in the preceding months to contact the incident room at Hendon (020 8358 0300) or Crimestoppers anonymously.

A facial reconstruction was created at the time to aid identification. In 2025, retired detectives involved in the original inquiry, including Karen Hunt and Brian Hook (who nicknamed the woman “Lilly”​), released an updated computer-generated image and renewed the public appeal. Despite these efforts and extensive checks against missing persons records, the woman has never been identified.

Time of Death: Between six weeks to two months prior to recovery.

Cause of Death:

Recovered Remains (if partial):

Suspected Homicide?: No

Multiple Victims?: No

DNA Tested (No Match):

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

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