We have the identity of the woman we came to know as El Dorado Jane Doe. Her first name is Kelly. Her family name is withheld for privacy reasons.
Kelly (1968 – July 10, 1991) was the unidentified murder victim found in a motel room on July 10, 1991 in El Dorado, Arkansas.
During the investigation it became clear that she had used several names including Mercedes for her friends, Cheryl Kaufman, Cheryl Ann Wick (which was the name on the identification card found with her body), Kelly Lee Carr or Karr, and Shannon or Sharon Wiley.
None of these are her real name except for the first name, Kelly.
Kelly was murdered by ex-boyfriend James McAlphin. McAlphin was convicted for her murder but he never revealed her identity. He demanded money in exchange for the information that could positively identify the El Dorado Jane Doe. But thanks to modern technology, the case advanced. On May 24, 2022, her first name was confirmed as “Kelly” via an article by forensic specialist Yolanda McClary.
Kelly has been identified through forensic genealogy and on this website, you can read all about her and the people involved in this case. You can also check this page for more details and links to other articles.
Rest in peace, Kelly.