"The concrete might have helped preserve the skeleton, but what they're dealing with is just that bones. There is no flesh, there is no muscle, nothing. And even the bones aren't in great shape." — Ashley Flowers
"But the age gap isn't even the biggest holy f**king about this marriage license because guess what Donald put for his address? The building where Patricia was found. The real one West 46th Street, you got it." — Ashley Flowers
"It's like Patricia never even had a shot. Like, no one protected her. She was surrounded by liars." — Ashley Flowers
The episode details the discovery of a young woman's body encased in concrete in a New York City basement in 2003. Initial investigations revealed a homicide victim, estimated to be between 15 and 21 years old, with distinct physical characteristics, including a 1966 watch and a signet ring with the initials PMCG. Over two decades, investigators faced numerous challenges, including the degradation of remains and the difficulty in identifying the victim, who became known as Midtown Jane Doe.
The investigation explored various theories, including the victim being a runaway or involved in sex work, and even considered notorious serial killers. A significant breakthrough occurred when genealogical DNA analysis identified the victim as Patricia McLone, a 16-year-old who disappeared in 1969. This identification unlocked a complex family history involving deception and multiple marriages, pointing to a man named Donald Grant, who used a stolen identity, as the primary suspect.
Despite the identification, the motive and circumstances surrounding Patricia McLone's murder remain largely unknown. The investigation uncovered her marriage to Donald Grant just before her disappearance and suspected pregnancy, suggesting she may have been a victim of the "baby scoop era." The episode concludes with law enforcement seeking information to identify Donald Grant, understand Patricia's final days, and bring her killer to justice, highlighting the ongoing nature of cold case investigations.