Nashville, Tennessee – Police have identified remains found in 2018 along Sulphur Creek Road, closing a long-running cold case.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, advanced forensic testing confirmed the remains belong to Yadezia Jones, who was previously known publicly as “Vandy Jane Doe.” Jones was 25 years old at the time her body was discovered in September 2018.
Investigators said a motorist came across Jones’ body on the side of Sulphur Creek Road. The remains were in an advanced state of decomposition, complicating early identification efforts. At the time, police released limited details, including clothing recovered at the scene.
Authorities said Jones was wearing a black sweatshirt and athletic pants bearing a Vanderbilt University emblem. The clothing led to the nickname used by investigators and the public while the case remained unsolved.
Police have not released details about how Jones died or whether foul play is suspected, and no arrests have been announced. The department emphasized that the identification was made possible through advances in forensic technology not previously available during the initial investigation.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Jones’ death. Police are asking anyone who may have known Jones in 2018 or who has information about her movements before her death to come forward.
The case remains open and is being handled by the department’s Cold Case Unit. Tips can be directed to Detective Andrew Davis at 615-862-7720.
The identification may be especially relevant to students, alumni, and young adults who lived or worked near the Sulphur Creek Road area in 2018.
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