37-Year Cold Case: Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo Identified in California Homicide, Investigation Continues!

37-Year California Cold Case Solved

Identity of Woman Found Dead 37 Years Ago in California Revealed

The identity of a woman found dead in California over 37 years ago has been determined by investigators. Her body was discovered in August 1986 showing signs of serious harm and her death was ruled a homicide. Despite ongoing efforts her identity remained unknown until February 2022 when advanced DNA techniques revealed her to be Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo, a 43-year-old Mexican woman who had recently immigrated to the U.S. at the time of her death, according to the crime report of True Crime Daily.

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Cold Case Update: Maria’s Family Notified as Investigation Continues

Maria’s family has been notified of her identity bringing closure after decades of uncertainty. However, the investigation continues as detectives seek to uncover more details about Maria’s life before her tragic death hoping to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crime.

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