The body found near a park in the northwest corner of Bexar County, Texas, has been identified as that of Mariadelis Labrador Siles, a 28-year-old Cuban who had been missing since last Monday.
According to the county coroner's office, the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest.
During the investigation, the officers found a machete, a shovel, and three wooden stakes in the area near where the body was located, although it has not been confirmed whether these items are linked to the crime.
The coroner's office later confirmed the identity of the victim as the missing young Cuban woman, Mariadelis Labrador.
The discovery occurred on Wednesday, after agents from the Sheriff's Office of the county's missing persons and homicides divisions conducted an extensive search in a wooded area near the Wildhorse HOA Sports Park.
Sheriff Javier Salazar reported that the victim showed signs of trauma, which led detectives to treat the case as a possible homicide. "It is equally probable at this time that someone else is responsible for this
Mariadelis left for a morning walk on Monday and never returned home. Her boyfriend said she didn't take her wallet or her cell phone with her, which heightened the concern among her family members.
The young woman used to frequent the area where her body was found, near Braun Road and Mustang Ranch, which helped direct the search towards that sector. The police received support from a private search and rescue organization that used dogs to track the area, although the animals lost the scent before the body was ultimately located.
The case is still under investigation, and authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to help clarify the facts.
The forensic doctor is also continuing to work to determine the exact cause and details of the death of Mariadelis Labrador Siles.
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