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DNA Confirms Remains Are Those of 13-Year-Old Kimberly Ramírez in Chilpancingo

Genetic testing closed the identification in a case where the family had accused state prosecutors of a delayed response.

Overview

  • Guerrero’s state prosecutor’s office confirmed a DNA match to the body found on Nov. 23 in Poblado del Huiteco.
  • According to the Amber Alert, Kimberly was last seen on Nov. 1 outside a convenience store in Colonia Alianza Popular, in front of Chilpancingo police facilities.
  • Her mother could not visually identify the remains due to decomposition but recognized clothing and dentition before ministerial authorities confirmed the match on Nov. 28.
  • Relatives say they faced obstacles when attempting to file a missing-person report and were able to formalize it on Nov. 6.
  • Family members and supporters protested at the state prosecutor’s headquarters on Wednesday, accusing the agency of delaying the search.