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Reyna Hernandez Found Dead in Mexico, Suspect Detained

The body of Reyna Hernandez, missing since late February, was discovered in a Mexicali cemetery, with a suspect in custody on unrelated charges.

  • Reyna Hernandez, 54, was reported missing on Feb. 28 after failing to return home from running errands in Renton, Washington.
  • Her body was found in a Mexicali, Mexico, cemetery with signs of torture, including being bound and shot in the head.
  • A 61-year-old Renton resident has been detained in Mexico on unrelated charges and is considered a suspect in Hernandez's death.
  • Authorities are investigating whether the homicide occurred in the U.S. or Mexico to determine jurisdiction for extradition.
  • The incident is being treated as a domestic violence crime, though the relationship between Hernandez and the suspect remains unclear.
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