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March 17, 2010 (La Mesa) – The body of Maria “Laura” Chavez Sandoval, of La Mesa was found today in the water off the coast of Rosarita Beach, Mexico. Sandoval, 55 was reported missing on Sunday by her husband. She reportedly took a taxi from La Mesa to San Ysidro and was last seen exiting the taxicab.
Sandoval left behind a “goodbye” note and was believed to be suicidal, according to a Sheriff’s missing person bulletin issued today shortly before the body was found.
She had previously gone missing in October 2009 and traveled to Mexico City.
Sheriff’s detectives from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Station found information today that revealed Sandoval may have gone to Rosarito in Baja California, Mexico. They contacted the Baja California State Police homicide unit and learned that a body matching Sandoval’s description had been recovered offshore. The body was positively identified by family members late today. Cause of death has not been announced pending further invesgitation by authorities.
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