Korina Dolores Arroyo-Marquez, a 30-year-old mother from Monte Vista, Colorado, was last seen on the evening of August 24, 2020. Her family reported her missing a few days later, sparking concern within the community. Known as Korina Arroyo or Korina Marquez, she was described as being approximately 5'8' tall, weighing around 145-160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities at the time noted she might be in the nearby Alamosa area.
Her disappearance prompted the Monte Vista Police Department to ask the public for assistance in locating her. According to her social media, she had a young son who she described as her inspiration for living a wonderful life. Just before she vanished, she had expressed intentions of moving to Denver, stating a belief that remaining in the valley could be detrimental to her.
The search for Korina soon became intertwined with a much larger and more disturbing investigation in the San Luis Valley. In November 2020, law enforcement discovered human remains on two properties in Los Sauces, a small community near Alamosa, while investigating other crimes. This led to the arrest of Adre 'Psycho' Baroz in New Mexico. As the investigation unfolded, Baroz was charged in connection with the deaths of several individuals who had been reported missing over a two-month period. In April 2021, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced that Baroz was also facing charges for the murder of Korina Arroyo-Marquez.
Ultimately, the case of Korina Arroyo-Marquez concluded with the confirmation that she was deceased. The investigation alleged she was killed because she was scheduled to be a state's witness in a drug case, and she was reported missing just weeks before the trial was set to begin. Adre Baroz was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with deceased human remains, and first-degree assault in connection with her death. This tragic outcome was part of a series of connected cases that deeply affected the San Luis Valley community, revealing a pattern of violence that led to multiple charges against the primary suspect. The overarching investigation brought a somber resolution to the search for Korina, ending her family's uncertainty in the most heartbreaking way.Last Seen: Aug 24, 2020
