Do you know her? Police trying to identify body of woman found dead, decomposing in Baltimore backyard

Charlie Dwyer

BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Police Department has released a sketch of a woman who was found dead and her body decomposing in the backyard of a home on Wilkens Avenue in January.

On January 23, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Wilkens Avenue for a person who was lying unresponsive in the rear yard.

When officers arrived at the location, they found an unidentified black female wearing a maroon pullover hoodie and patterned pants.


The woman, who was in the early stages of decomposition, was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics and showed no apparent signs of trauma.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department’s Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You can also submit an anonymous online text tip to Metro Crime Stoppers by visiting the MCS website.

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