Police in Prince George's County (which borders the eastern part of Washington DC in Maryland) are investigating the alleged homicide of a Latina teenager who disappeared in September and whose skeletal remains were found last week in a wooded area, according to local authorities. this Monday.
The remains of
Rosa Díaz-Santos, 17
, a resident of Greenbelt (a suburb of the capital) were found in a forest in the city of Takoma Park, about 10 miles to the east, according to police, who indicated that they were looking for hard on the alleged murderer.
The medical examiner's office indicated the remains belonged to the young woman and ruled her death a homicide, according to police.
Rosa Diaz-Santos was last seen on the morning of September 22 on her way to Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Portia Barnes, principal of the school the minor attended, sent a letter to the families of her students on Monday reporting the death of the young woman, according to the local Fox News station.
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"For those who knew Rosa, we ask that you
remember and celebrate her life
," the letter said.
“For those who did not know Rosa, we ask that you respect our sadness and support us in understanding her.
It is very difficult for all of us to face the death of a young person, ”she lamented.
Police ask anyone with information to call 301-516-2512, call Crime Solvers anonymously at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.