A 12-year-old girl’s human remains were found inside a container near an abandoned home, according to authorities.
The discovery was made near an abandoned home on Clark Street on Wednesday. Jacqueline Torres remains were found in a container in the backyard.
Victor Torres, Jacqueline’s father, and Frances Melendez, the girl’s stepmother, told WFSB that they learned of her death from police on Thursday.
Torres said that he had not seen or spoken to his daughter since before her 12th birthday, which was Jan. 29.
He said the 12-year-old was living with her mother, who had custody. He believes that she has been missing since January or potentially earlier. He said he hadn’t been able to get in touch with her for months.
Police have been tight-lipped with information. They have not offered many details, including if an arrest was made.
Remains of 12-year-old girl found in container near abandoned home, family confirms
A 12-year-old girl’s human remains were found inside a container in an abandoned building, according to authorities.
