On June 18, 2017, the body of a woman later identified as Maria Benita Ramirez-Otero was discovered in Mesquite, Texas. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and despite efforts by local authorities, she has remained an unclaimed person. Her death was officially pronounced in Dallas, Texas, and the case has since been under investigation by the Mesquite Police Department.
Maria Benita Ramirez-Otero’s case is cataloged under NamUs ID UCP146400, a national database that tracks unidentified and unclaimed persons. The Mesquite Police Department, located at 777 N Galloway Avenue in Mesquite, TX 75149, has been actively seeking to locate her next of kin. Their efforts include outreach and coordination with other agencies, but as of now, no relatives have come forward to claim her remains or provide information about her background.
The agency handling the case, the Mesquite Police Department, can be contacted at 972-285-6336. They continue to appeal to the public for any leads that might help identify and locate Maria’s family. The case number assigned to this investigation is 17061616, and further details can be found on the department’s official website: Mesquite Police Department.
Maria’s story is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who pass away without immediate family or known connections. Her case remains open, and authorities are hopeful that someone may come forward with information that could help bring closure to her story.
Date Found: 06/18/2017
