Cold case: Woman's remains found near Rockwood 13 years ago still unidentified

It was 13 years ago Tuesday thatthe remains of a woman were found near a wooded picnic area between Rockwood and Guelph.

Today, that woman's identity remains a mystery.

On the anniversary of the discovery, Ontario Provincial Police, the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service are renewing their call for the public's help.

The woman was between the ages of 25 and 45. She was white, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed about 130 pounds and had light brown hair.

An autopsy revealed she had no recent injuries prior to her death, but at some time had a broken left cheek, nose and left eye socket. She had lost two upper teeth on the left front and wore a two-tooth, partial plate.

"These injuries would have left her with a visible facial deformity," police said in a release Monday.

The woman wasn't wearing any jewellery or identification when her body was located. The clothing she was wearing at the time a pair of black shorts, a beige tank top, white underwear and a peach-coloured bra waspurchased in the Montreal area.

"It is believed the female had been dragged a short distance into the wooded area beside the picnic area approximately one month before being discovered. A Woods-brand sleeping bag had been placed over the deceased, covering her," police said.

The woman's death is suspicious and police believe foul play was involved.

OPP Detective Insp. Randy Gaynor said despite a number of tips, the woman's identity and the person responsible for her death remain unknown.

"We are confident family members, friends, former colleagues or someone with knowledge of her past injuries can come forward to assist with this complex investigation," Gaynore said in the release.