Victim: “Little Bit” Jane Doe
Case #: 1987-273117
Date Found: Tuesday, November 17, 1987
Location Found: 3509 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN
Summary: The victims’ skeletal remains were found buried in the basement of a house on Charlotte Pike. A former tenant, James Shaffer, later confessed to killing the woman and burying her in the basement. The victim was a known sex worker. She went by the name “Little Bit,” or “Lil Bit.” The manner of death was homicide.
Demographics: Black/African American, Biological Female, 20-40 years old, 5’6”-5’7” tall, Black Hair, fingernails were painted pink, she had a broken nose which may have been noticeable when alive. She was clothed in blue or black knit gym shorts and a blue and white short sleeve shirt. She also wore a Grim Reaper ring. Year of death 1984.
