A decades-long mystery surrounding two abandoned sisters has taken a significant turn, as DNA evidence confirms their connection to a woman who was found murdered in 1989. The sisters, Jasmin and Elizabeth, were discovered crying in a restroom in Oxnard, California, just days after their mother, Marina Ramos, was found dead in the desert south of Las Vegas.
Discovery of Marina Ramos’ Identity
The case, which had been dormant for over 30 years, gained new life in February 2022, when forensic investigators collected fingerprints from a murder scene in Mohave County. These fingerprints, combined with DNA evidence from 1989, allowed authorities to finally identify the victim as Marina Ramos, a woman who had been brutally stabbed to death in the desert, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas.
The Abandoned Sisters’ Background
The sisters were just infants when they were abandoned in a restroom in Oxnard, California, in 1989. A witness heard their cries and found them alone on a wet restroom floor. The girls, aged just two months and 14 months, were placed into foster care before being adopted by a couple in Ventura County, California.
Though they were raised in a loving family, the mystery of their biological mother and the circumstances surrounding her death remained unsolved for decades. However, as new DNA evidence emerged and media reports brought attention to the case, the girls, now adults, were identified as the daughters of Marina Ramos.
The Continuing Investigation
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate Ramos’ death, which remains unsolved. Authorities are now looking for the individuals responsible for her murder. A witness reported seeing a woman and two men with the children in the park near where the girls were abandoned. The woman was described as Hispanic, wearing a long red skirt and white boots, while the two men were also described as Hispanic.
A Step Forward in the Mystery
While the identification of Ramos’ daughters is a significant breakthrough, the case remains far from complete. Investigators are calling for any information that could help identify the suspects involved in the murder.
How to Help
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has requested that anyone with information about the case come forward. Those who may have details related to Marina Ramos’ death or the individuals involved in her abandonment and murder can contact the sheriff’s office at 928-753-0753 ext. 4408.
Closing Line: As the search for justice continues, the revelation of the identities of Ramos’ daughters brings hope that more answers will soon come to light.
