Tragedy Unfolds in Colorado as Two Suspects in Custody Following Discovery of Children’s Bodies
Colorado authorities have apprehended Jesus Dominguez, 35, and Corena Rose Minjarez, 36, in connection with the deaths of two young siblings, Jesus Dominguez Jr. and Yesenia Dominguez. The tragic discovery unfolded earlier this year when the lifeless bodies of the children were found in separate locations.
The siblings, Jesus, aged 5, and Yesenia, aged 3, had been missing since the summer of 2018, a fact unbeknownst to authorities until recent revelations. The Pueblo police received a tip about suspicious activities, leading to the first unsettling discovery on January 20.
Upon investigation, officers located a concrete-filled, metal container in a storage unit, revealing the remains of a young girl. Two days later, investigators identified the child as Yesenia. The case took a grim turn on February 6 when a search of a car belonging to Minjarez led to the discovery of a boy’s remains inside a suitcase in the trunk. DNA tests confirmed the identities of the deceased as the Dominguez siblings.
Dominguez, identified as the father of the children, and his partner Minjarez, who is not related to the children, are now facing charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, and charges related to the children’s disappearance. Both suspects are being held on a $2 million bond, as reported by jail records from Pueblo County. Additionally, Dominguez faces an additional charge of theft of government benefits.
The investigation took a startling turn as no missing person’s report had been filed for the children until the recent discoveries.
Dad, girlfriend arrested after kids’ bodies found in concrete, suitcase https://t.co/WWYzB3VvC4 pic.twitter.com/4AHVzwU6zC
— New York Post (@nypost) February 19, 2024
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