A decades-long mystery surrounding two abandoned sisters has taken a dramatic turn. DNA evidence has confirmed that they are the daughters of a woman murdered in 1989. Sisters Jasmine and Elizabeth were found abandoned in a restroom in Oxnard, California, just days after their mother, Marina Ramos, was discovered dead south of Las Vegas.
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Search for the Identity of Marina Ramos
The cold case, inactive for over 30 years, saw new life in February 2022 when forensic investigators recovered fingerprints from a murder scene in Mohave County, Nevada. These fingerprints, combined with DNA evidence dating back to 1989, allowed authorities to finally identify the victim as Marina Ramos. Ramos was brutally stabbed in the desert, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas.
Background of the Abandoned Sisters
In 1989, Jasmine and Elizabeth were just infants when they were left alone in a restroom in Oxnard, California. A witness heard crying and discovered the girls on the wet floor. At the time, the sisters were only two months and fourteen months old. They were placed into foster care before being adopted by a couple in Ventura County, California.
Although raised in a loving home, the sisters grew up without knowing the identity of their biological mother or the circumstances of her death. Thanks to advances in DNA technology and persistent investigative work, they have now learned the truth — they are the daughters of Marina Ramos.
Continuing Investigation
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate Ramos’s murder, which remains unsolved. Authorities are actively searching for those responsible. A witness reported seeing a Hispanic woman in a long red skirt and white shoes with two Hispanic men and children at a park near where the girls were abandoned.
One Step Closer to Justice
While confirming the identity of Ramos’s daughters is a significant breakthrough, the case is far from closed. Investigators are calling on the public for any information that could help identify suspects involved in the murder.
How You Can Help
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at . Your tip could bring justice for Marina Ramos and her daughters.
Conclusion
The revelation of Jasmine and Elizabeth’s true identity marks a major step forward in solving a decades-old mystery. While justice for Marina Ramos remains incomplete, the ongoing investigation offers hope that answers will soon emerge, bringing closure to a heartbreaking case.
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