A woman whose remains were found in a Michigan house nearly two decades ago has been identified – and police believe she could be the victim of a serial killer.
Police fear she was the victim of a serial killer Known only as Jane Doe since 2006 the remains have now been identified as Darylnn Washington.
Washington’s death was ruled a homicide and authorities said it was believed she was a victim of Detroit-area serial killer Shelly Brooks, who allegedly confessed to the murder, according to the release.
Investigators learned that her family believed their loved one had been murdered by a serial killer, but her remains were never located.
When her remains were identified, the family of Washington, who was born on June 15, 1959, was notified.