08-21-2011, 07:13 PM
(08-21-2011, 07:03 PM)Lady Cop Wrote: removing tats is generally an attempt at concealing ID of victim. which is also why head and upper torso (fingerprints) are still missing.
Thanks LC. I guess with advances in forensic technology, the effectiveness of concealing identity by removing unique external identifiers is much less effective, especially for someone who has been reported missing where the family will have submitted DNA for comparison. I'm not sure what to make of the tattoo removal in this case yet.
It is gruesome and disturbing that her head and upper torso have not been located. I wish we knew whether the suitcase containing her body was Pamela's and if there are other suitcases/containers missing from her condo. I doubt it though. If the murder, dismemberment, or packaging had occurred in her condo, there would be signs I guess.