“Little Bit” Jane Doe

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.

Sex: Female