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Please see the statement from the family, below.

Over the last 11 months we as a family have gathered and documented factual evidence and witness statements that point in one direction and one direction only. Although all evidence (including a witness to a confession) has implicated Melissa's husband as the main suspect in her murder, we must state "Allegedly " for legal purposes.

We have been providing all pertinent information to the New Mexico State Police. We expect that now that Melissa’s body has been recovered, in an area we had already searched, that the New Mexico State Police will take our mound of evidence seriously and stop going with Mark’s narrative that she simply walked away.

We do not believe and will not accept this tragedy be ruled a su***de and there is absolutely no evidence that indicates such.

We want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, compassion and love throughout this unimaginably painful 11 months. Thank you for loving Melissa. Now that she’s been found, let’s pray for justice.

An official statement from the family of Melissa Mondragon Casias: “We confirm that the remains found in Rio Chiquito are Melissa. There will be more information to come but what we can tell you now is she was located in an area previously searched. This is a lot to process, our hearts are heavy and we fully intend to continue to pursue answers for justice."