North Texas homicide victim whose skeletal remains were found in 1984 identified with DNA
The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers have identified the victim of a North Texas cold case homicide from 1984, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release Wednesday.
The victim was identified as Roberta Mumma, whose skeletal remains were found in a remote area near Wizard Wells in Jack County about 40 years ago, according to the release.
Wizard Wells is about 61 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
The victim was 25 at the time of her death, according to the DPS.
Mumma was identified through the use of advanced forensic techniques and DNA analysis, the release says. Her last known location prior to her death was in Tennessee.
As the Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers continue to investigate Mumma’s death, authorities ask anyone with information about the homicide to come forward.
“The smallest detail could be crucial in solving this case and bringing closure to Roberta Mumma’s loved ones,” the DPS said in the release. “The Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are committed to pursuing justice for Roberta Mumma and ensuring those responsible for her death are held accountable.”
For more information or to provide tips, the Jack County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at 940-567-2161 or by emailing chauger@jackcounty.texas.gov.
