Detectives release new clues in 1982 cold case murder on Long Island

FREEPORT, Long Island (WABC) -- Nassau County police have released new clues in a cold case murder from nearly four decades ago.

Back in 1982, a young woman's body was found in a dumpster on North Main Street in Freeport.

Detectives believe the victim was in her teens or possibly her 20s and between 5 feet and 5 feet 3 inches tall.

Authorities used facial recognition technology to create an image of what they believe the victim may have looked like.

She was discovered wearing a yellow heart pendant necklace with a green stone with the letter K.

Anyone with information is urged to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.

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