In 2011, her DNA was tested to see if she was a match to Deborah Rae Meyer, who had vanished in August 1974. They both had dentures and shared similarities, but DNA testing proved they were not the same person and Meyer remains missing. Through these forms of body identification, at least seven missing people have been ruled out as possible identities for Sahara Sue. Pictures of her face have also been released to public websites, and multiple reconstructions of her face also exist. In 2016, investigation yielded several major developments in the victim's case. Forensic palynology on her clothing indicated she had spent time in Napa Valley or Central Valley of California sometime before her murder. Another potential lead was followed that suggested that Sahara Sue may have ties to a trailer park in the area. Further investigation indicated she might have used the name "Shawna" or "Shauna" and may have been employed at a Holiday Inn or another motel on Las Vegas Boulevard. See also Cold case List of murdered American children List of unsolved murders The Doe Network Unidentified decedent References External links 1954 births 1979 deaths 1979 in Nevada 1979 murders in the United States Deaths by stabbing in the United States Forensic palynology Murdered American children People from Las Vegas People murdered in Nevada Unidentified murder victims in Nevada Unsolved murders in the United States Year of birth unknown Female murder victims Women in Nevada