Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Has Princess Doe ever been identified?
A1: As of June 2008, the body still remains unidentified and rests in a grave near
the area of the Cedar Ridge Cemetery, where she was found.

Q2: Is it possible that Princess Doe is actually Diane Dye?
A2: No, although this theory received a lot of media attention and support, Diane
Dye was ruled out using conclusive DNA testing. Please see the Possible Matches
page for a list of additional people that have been ruled out.

Q3: Was Princess Doe sexually assaulted?
A3: Due to the decomposition of the body, this could not be determined.

Q4: Is it possible that a serial killer was involved?
A4: This has not been ruled out completely but currently there is no credible link
to a serial killer during that time period. Again, this has not been ruled out.

Q5: Has (fill in the name) been ruled out as a possible match?
A5: We are currently working on a Possible Matches list of people that have been
ruled out using DNA or Dental records. Please note; this is a work in progress and
will continue to be updated on a regular basis so check back frequently.

Q6: Has anybody ever been arrested for this crime?
A6: No, there has never been an arrest related to this crime.

Q7: Who is currently handling this investigation? Is it active?
A7: The Warren County Prosecutor's Office is currently handling this case. The
investigator in charge is Lieutenant Detective Stephen Speirs. He can be reached
at 908-475-6275 or via e-mail sspeirs@co.warren.nj.us Yes, the case is active
and being investigated/pursued.

Q8: Was this case ever featured on television?
A8: HBO ran a special on the case in 1983 and there are currently ongoing efforts
underway to get the case back on TV in the near future. This effort includes Fox's
America's Most Wanted. We will post additional details as they become available.
We were recently able to obtain a copy of the HBO special and are in the process
of putting together a DVD with the original footage as well as new material.

Q9: Is there a connection with Ocean City, Maryland?
A9: At this time the connection with Ocean City is not believed to be credible.

Q10: What is the purpose of this web site?
A10: While researching this case it became apparent that a lot of the articles and
resources available were misleading and contained conjecture based on theories
at the time they were published. This site is being designed with factual
information that is current and will be kept up-to-date on a regular basis (at least
once per month.) Also, there was no public, centrally published possible match list
and to help eliminate double-work this is maintained on the site.

Q11: What can you tell me about the area?
A11: Blairstown is a small, relatively rural community (for New Jersey.) The
population in 1982 was less than 5,000 and it was largely a farming area at the
time. The location where the body of Princess Doe was discovered is right off of
State Route 94 and within six miles of Interstate Route 80. See the maps link to
get a better idea of the location. The website for the town itself is
http://www.blairstown-nj.org/ The Cedar Ridge Cemetery is one of the larger
cemeteries in the area.

Q12: I believe that (fill in the name) is a possible match and should be
added to the list.
A12: Please e-mail the information to tips@princessdoe.org and we will look into
adding this information to the list of possible matches. Most valid matches are
added within 72 hours. Please, note that the matching process is an on-going
effort and does take time.

Q13: Was a book written or movie produced about this case?
A13: A novel was written by Deidre S. Laiken entitled "Death Among Strangers."
Please note, this is a work of fiction! It is based loosely on the case and does
provide a general description of the area at the time. The ISBN number is
0380705214 and the book is out of print but easily found on the Internet. No
movie was ever created about the case although rumors of screen plays have
popped up from time to time. We do have an extensive archive of newspaper
articles relating to the case since 1982. If you require access please e-mail the
web site administrator. There was also an dedicated to the Princess Doe case in
the first edition of Weird New Jersey (by Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran.) Pages
238 and 239 were dedicated to the case in the hardcover edition. The ISBN
Number is: 0-7607-3979-X

Q14: Was Princess Doe found decapitated?
A14: NO! There was another case in the area that involved a decapitated body
and sometimes this is confused with the Princess Doe case. The decapitated
victim was later identified as Rosa Delgado and more information can be found on
WebSleuths.

Q15: Is the cemetery thought to be the actual scene of the murder?
A15: No evidence was found to indicate that the actual murder took place there.
However, no other crime scene was associated with the case.

Q16: What is the most likely scenario for the case?
A16: This is a tough, yet often asked question. The most likely scenario that has
been published is on the America's Most Wanted Website. That is the best, most
up-to-date lead. We are always searching for new information to help identify
Princess Doe.

Q17: Has (fill in the lead or suspect) been considered?
A17: Currently, a possible theories page is under development that will identify
popular suggestions and give a status for that particular lead. The first version of
this page was posted on November 1st and it will continue to be updated.

Q18: Does the Princess Doe case have anything to do with the "Tiger Lady"?
A18: The "Tiger Lady" (a Bengal Tiger tattoo was found on her leg) was found in
nearby Knowlton Township in 1991. The cases are not believed to be related.

Q19: I would like to donate time/money to the Princess Doe cause. What
can I do?
A19: Currently, princessdoe.org is privately funded and will remain that way for
the foreseeable future. The website and all activity relating to the 25th Memorial
Service were paid for with private funds. Zero tax dollars or other monetary
donations have been accepted to date. There are many "missing person/children"
causes to donate time and money to. One such suggestion is the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children. Their website can be found with the following
link: missingkids.com Currently, we make no use of pop up ads or any other type
of advertising on this web site.

Q20: Where did the name "Princess Doe" originate?
A20: The original detective on the case, Lt. Eric Kranz from the Blairstown Police
department, came up with the idea during the original investigation. He did not
want her to be known as another "Jane Doe."