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Police arrest father and son linked to woman's death in Mayagüez

Puerto Rico police detained a father and son in a Mayagüez woman death investigation

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Police detained a father and son this afternoon as part of the death investigation in Mayagüez. [1] The deceased woman found in Mayagüez was identified as 33-year-old Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés. [2] A decomposing wrapped female body was reported at 12:40 PM on 2 November 2026 behind a residence in Mayagüez Sábalos barrio. [3] Authorities are evaluating filing criminal charges against a 41 year old man detained following the discovery of a woman's body in Mayagüez [4][7] Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés was found on Sunday wrapped in a sheet. [5] The deceased woman was in a state of decomposition when discovered. [6] An autopsy for Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés was conducted on Tuesday; cause and manner of death are pending forensic and police investigation results. [8][9]
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  1. Police detained a father and son this afternoon as part of the death investigation in Mayagüez. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  2. The deceased woman found in Mayagüez was identified as 33-year-old Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. A decomposing wrapped female body was reported at 12:40 PM on 2 November 2026 behind a residence in Mayagüez Sábalos barrio. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  4. Authorities are evaluating filing criminal charges against a 41 year old man detained following the discovery of a woman's body in Mayagüez · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés was found on Sunday wrapped in a sheet. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  6. The deceased woman was in a state of decomposition when discovered. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  7. Authorities have detained a 60 year old man and his 41 year old son, both with prior criminal records, in relation to this case. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  8. The Instituto de Ciencias Forenses stated an autopsy was performed 3 November 2026, with cause of death pending forensic results. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  9. An autopsy for Mariel Patricia Crespo Cortés was conducted on Tuesday; cause and manner of death are pending forensic and police investigation results. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
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