Fernanda Carrera is searching for her grandfather, Jose de la Cruz Carrera, among 383 bodies recovered from the Plenitud crematorium. Authorities found the bodies in unsanitary conditions, some dating back to 2020, with a non-functional furnace and no utilities, and local funeral homes delivered fake ashes to grieving families.
The July 4 weekend in Texas saw tragedy unfold as the Guadalupe River swelled, resulting in the deaths of at least 110 individuals, including 28 children.
"The camp was completely destroyed," said Elinor Lester, 13, one of hundreds of campers at Camp Mystic. "A helicopter landed and started taking people away. It was really scary."
"Herchen is the primary suspect due to his suspicious behavior, failure to cooperate and the conflicting information he conveyed to the Ku family," Su said in a court declaration.
"We are deeply saddened to confirm that two individuals tragically lost their lives in a traffic crash. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their families and loved ones during this difficult time."
In a remarkable step, the National Search Plan for Truth and Justice has been instituted, focusing on uncovering the truth about the 1,469 disappeared victims of Pinochet's regime.