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Missing San Luis Teen Found Dead in Yuma County

Labeled suspicious by Yuma County deputies, the case is under active investigation and authorities are asking the public to submit tips.

Overview

  • Deputies discovered a body near 11700 S. Adams Avenue on Monday, June 1, after a caller reported a deceased person in that area.
  • On Wednesday, June 3, Yuma County Sheriff's Office identified the decedent as a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing from San Luis.
  • Next of kin have been notified and officials have described the death as suspicious while forensic and investigative work continues.
  • Authorities have not released the victim's name or an official cause of death and said additional details will be shared as the investigation permits.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the Yuma County Sheriff's Office at 928-783-4427 or submit anonymous tips to 78-CRIME or yumacountysheriff.org.