
Police in Northfield, NJ Recover Remains of Missing Woman
🔺 71-year-old Idalia Mendez has been missing since July 2023
🔺Despite massive search efforts, authorities were unable to locate her
🔺Police were called to ACUA Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township where the skeletal remains of Idalia were located.
It's a story that has mystified her family and authorities for over a year and a half.
Woman with Dementia Walks Away from Home
Idalia Mendez, a 71-year-old woman, had walked away from her daughter's home in July of 2023.
Despite a massive search by locals, Idalia just seemingly disappeared.
Idalia, who suffered from Dementia, was last seen on video near Doughty and Delilah Roads in Egg Harboor Township.
The Last Sighting of Idalia
That was approximately 6:25 on July 5, 2023.
She was never seen again.
Today, the Northfield Police Department released a statement announcing they have recovered the skeletal remains of Idalia Mendez.
Skeletal Remains Found in Egg Harbor Township Park
On January 25, police were alerted to the discovery of what appeared to be human skeletal remains at the ACUA Environmental Park in Egg Harbor Township.
The remains were discovered in a heavily wooded area in the park.
A forensic investigation confirmed the remains were that of Idalia Mendez.
It's a sad story with a bittersweet end.
The discovery brings closure to the family.
At the time of her disappearance, many in the community took interest in the story, and many people helped in the search.
In their statement, Northfield Police acknowledged many agencies that took part in the search effort including,
▪️Atlantic County Land Search and Rescue
▪️Camden County Land Search and Rescue
▪️Gloucester County Land Search and Rescue
▪️NJ State Police Missing Persons Unit
▪️K-9 Units from Union County
▪️Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
▪️NJ State Police K-9 Unit
▪️Central Jersey K-9
▪️Staff from the Atlantic County K-9 Academy
▪️Egg Harbor Township Police
▪️ACUA Employees Who Organized Search Efforts
▪️Volunteers from surrounding Police Departments as well as private members of the community.
The family will be holding funeral services for Idalia on Wednesday.
Source: Northfield Police Department
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