Murder of Dawn Olanick

File:Princess Doe.jpg|thumb|left|Two of many previous reconstructions of Dawn Olanick, one depicting her as a brunette, the other depicting her as a blonde. However, investigators believe that the most recent rendering is the most accurate. Red nail polish was found on the right hand only and she had no known surgical scars, distinct birth marks or tattoos. Scars or marks on the head/face area would not be known due to the condition of the body. The front two teeth were slightly darker than the other teeth. The victim's appendix and tonsils were intact. Forensic anthropologists determined that the victim was not pregnant and had never given birth, and was most likely between the ages of 14 and 18 years old at the time of her death. Toxicology did not reveal any traces of drugs, but was not entirely conclusive because of the time elapsed between the death and discovery of the body. It is believed that the body was discovered after two to three days, or possibly even weeks, of exposure to the elements. This was especially difficult to determine because of the hot and humid weather in the area at the time. Examination indicated that the girl had attempted to fight back or defend from her attacker, as trauma to her hands and arms was observed. == Investigation ==

Diane Genice Dye For many years, Princess Doe was thought to be Diane Genice Dye, a missing teenager from San Jose, California, who vanished on July 30, 1979. This theory was propagated by several law enforcement officials in the state of New Jersey, who went as far as to hold a press conference identifying Diane Dye as Princess Doe. However, Lt. Eric Kranz, the Princess Doe case's original lead investigator, maintained that Diane Dye was not a viable candidate for Princess Doe's identity. Kranz's feelings were shared by Diane's family and investigators in California, who were particularly incensed by the conduct of New Jersey law enforcement. In 2003, Princess Doe's DNA was compared with a DNA sample from Diane's mother Patricia, and it was conclusively determined that the Princess Doe was not Diane Dye. Arthur and Donna Kinlaw In 1999, evidence came to light that Arthur and Donna Kinlaw may have been involved in Princess Doe's murder. Donna was arrested in California for attempting to commit welfare fraud by using the name "Elaina," which was traced to a Long Island native. When the police questioned her, she gave them details about the murder of "Linda," and her testimony put the Kinlaws behind bars; Donna gave details about two murders Arthur had committed of two other female victims who remain unidentified. After Arthur was faced with a death sentence, Donna told authorities that Kinlaw had killed another woman, a sex worker, earlier in 1982. The 2012 composite of the victim also generated new tips, as it resembled several missing girls from the country. It is also believed that the girl had spent a long period of time in Long Island, New York. == Media appearances ==

that also illustrates her clothing MISSING (HBO Documentary) After extensive print media coverage in 1982, Lt. Eric Kranz, the original lead investigator from the Blairstown Police Department, was contacted by HBO regarding the Princess Doe case and asked if the channel could chronicle the case in an upcoming documentary entitled MISSING. Kranz agreed and the segment was filmed over the course of several weeks. Kranz was shown following leads as they came in. The documentary was notable for containing actual footage of the recovery of Princess Doe's body along with footage shot by HBO of Princess Doe's 1983 funeral. The documentary also contained a segment following the Johnny Gosch disappearance. The case was used as the impetus for recording unidentified crime victims in the NCIC database at the national level. Princess Doe became the first such case entered by the FBI director. Miscellaneous The case was featured on ''America's Most Wanted'' in 2012 in hopes to generate new information in the case. == Burial and memorials ==

Olanick was buried on January 22, 1983, after she had remained unidentified for over five months. Donated funds were used to pay for the victim's coffin and headstone. On July 15, 2012, a memorial service was held for the 30th anniversary of Olanick's body being discovered, at the top of the ravine where her remains were found. Over 100 citizens attended as well as several reporters and cameras. The victim's clothing as well as her reconstructions were displayed for public viewing. On October 12, 2014, Olanick (as "Princess Doe") was honored at a missing persons rally in the area. == Identification ==

In May 2021, investigators were notified by the NCMEC or National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who were collaborating with Astrea Forensics, about obtaining DNA markers from degraded samples of Princess Doe's body using a grant. On June 18, 2021, investigators received the news that Astrea Forensics agreed to extract DNA and construct a DNA profile. On February 10, 2022, Astrea Forensics relayed to investigators that the creation of a DNA data file was successful. The results were sent to the NCMEC's consulting genealogists from Innovative Forensics Investigations. The managing officer was Jennifer Moore, who agreed to perform unlimited genealogy free of charge. On February 22, 2022, Innovative Forensics announced to investigators that they had found a candidate for Princess Doe. Investigators went to West Babylon, New York where they met Robert Olanick Jr, Dawn Olanick's brother. They also collected a DNA sample from Olanick's sister, which Mitotyping Technology used to build a mitochondrial DNA profile. The Union County Prosecutor's Office Forensic Laboratory assisted by creating a STR DNA profile through the sister's DNA sample. Mitotyping Technology sent their results to the Union County Prosecutor's Office Forensic Laboratory who then sent both the mitochondrial DNA and STR DNA profiles to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification. On April 29, 2022, the Center identified Princess Doe as Dawn Rita Olanick. This was formally announced on July 15, 2022, the 40th anniversary of her discovery. Prior to her disappearance, Olanick lived with her mother and sister in the city of Bohemia on Long Island after her parents divorced. Robert Olanick Jr. said that she left home around June 24, 1982, at their mother's request and was never seen or heard from again. Arthur Kinlaw has been charged with one count of homicide as a result of the subsequent investigation, witness statements, and his confession to Olanick's murder. Kinlaw remains imprisoned at the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg, New York. == Other information ==

• NCIC Case Number: U630870962 • Porchlight for the Missing Case Number: NJF820715 • Princess Doe website (http://www.princessdoe.org) == See also ==