Detectives investigating the disappearance of Yajaira Castro Mendez, a woman who went missing from Ilford last week, have confirmed that a body has been discovered during search operations in Hampshire.
While formal identification is yet to take place, Yajaira’s family has been informed of the development and is being supported by specially trained officers.
Search Leads to Tragic Discovery in Hampshire
The discovery was made on Saturday, 7 June, during police searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire, as part of the ongoing murder investigation into Yajaira’s disappearance.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course to determine the exact cause of death.
Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, leading the investigation, said:
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