Crime & Safety
Remains of Missing Leesburg Teen Found in Field in West Virginia
Carlos Armando Otero-Henriquez, 18, had been missing since May 23. Leesburg Police say investigation is ongoing.
LEESBURG, Va. — The remains of a local teen missing since May 23 were located in an open field in West Virginia, according to Leesburg Police.
Carlos Armando Otero-Henriquez, 18, had been reported missing by a family member.
The remains were found on June 3 in an field in Jefferson County, W.Va. — 45 minutes from Leesburg. The remains have since been identified as belonging to Otero-Henriquez.
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"The investigation into the death of Otero-Henriquez is ongoing and is being conducted with the assistance of multiple law enforcement partners," said Lt. Jeffrey Dubé, a police spokesperson.
The Leesburg Police Department is asking that if anyone has any information regarding this investigation to call 703-771-4500. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477).
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