Nationwide — Yadira Hernandez Castro, an 18-year-old Afro Latina lady from Harmony, North Carolina, was discovered useless two days after going lacking throughout a winter storm. Authorities say alcohol and freezing temperatures possible contributed to her demise.
Castro left her house on Saturday, January 31, to go to a good friend and was anticipated again by 8 p.m. She was reportedly intoxicated and final seen leaving her good friend’s home round 10:30 p.m. that evening.
In response to Folks, her mother and father spoke to her on the telephone round 10:50 p.m., however she by no means made it house. They reported her lacking to the Harmony Police Division the subsequent morning, February 1, at 9:30 a.m.
Police instantly launched a search, interviewing household, buddies, and neighbors whereas reviewing safety footage. Video later confirmed Castro strolling close to Academy Avenue NW and Glenn Road NW round 12:27 a.m., serving to information search groups to the realm.
The Harmony Fireplace Division joined the search with K9 models and infrared drones. The primary search on the night of February 1 got here up empty. Early the subsequent day, February 2, police found a physique matching her description and confirmed her identification round 5:30 p.m.
Officers stated there is no such thing as a signal of foul play. A winter storm had dumped at the least 12 inches of snow in Harmony, making situations harmful. The state medical expert will decide the official reason for demise.
Castro’s household has began a GoFundMe to assist with funeral bills. It has raised over $10,000 towards a $40,000 objective.
