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BSO identifies victim brutally murdered back in 1998

BROWARD COUNTY --  Jane Doe, an unidentified victim of a brutal rape and murder who was left for dead in 1998, has been identified, according to Broward Sheriff's Office. 

BSO’S OPEN AND UNSOLVED EP5: A VICTIM WITHOUT A NAME IS IDENTIFIED by Broward Sheriff's Office on YouTube

The victim, who is officially identified as Eileen Truppner, was found dead by a boater in December 1998 in a grassy area off U.S. 27. 

Detectives were able to identify Truppner's name after months of DNA analysis and detective work.

Truppner, a native of Puerto Rico, lived in South Florida, where she had a loving family, two children, and friends.

Anyone who might have information on Eileen Truppner's homicide is asked to contact Det. Zack Scott at 954-321-4214.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.

Any information that leads to an arrest, in this case, is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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