Human Remains Found In College Park Identified, Case Ruled A Homicide

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Human remains found at Indian Creek Stream Valley Park Nov. 3 have been identified as 14-year-old Jefferson Amaya-Ayala of Washington, D.C., officials announced Friday.

Amaya-Ayala was last seen at his home in the 1400 block of Sheridan Street in Northwest on Aug. 2. The investigation into his whereabouts led Prince George's Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigators and D.C. Police to the Maryland park.

While searching for the teen in Indian Creek Stream Valley Park Nov. 3, human remains were found, which were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The OCME has ruled the case a homicide, the police department stated.

The human remains were discovered in the jurisdiction of Maryland-National Capital Park Police Prince George’s County Division. The Prince George’s County Police Department investigates all homicides that occur in their jurisdiction. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive.

Neighbors expressed concern about the discovery of human remains in their community.

"It’s actually scary," a resident told FOX 5 DC. "I’m worried about this community and where we are going. I know that there is more police presence, but even then I truly believe that more policing is a remedy to the problem — but preventative measures are more important."

Anyone with information about this case who would like to speak to a detective can call 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).