Andrea Michelle Reyes, abducted at age two by her mother Rosa Tenorio in 1999, was found alive in Mexico 25 years later. After a cold case review in 2023, detective Kealyn Nivakoff employed interviews, search warrants, and social media to trace Reyes to Puebla, Mexico. Advanced DNA testing confirmed her identity, leading to a reunion with her father, who had tirelessly searched for her. The New Haven police emphasized their commitment to resolving cold cases, highlighting the success of initiatives like this one to locate missing minors.
The identification of Reyes was part of an initiative to resolve more than 500 cases involving minors, reflecting ongoing commitment to cold case investigations.
Detective Kealyn Nivakoff's reinvestigation utilized interviews and social media, ultimately leading to the discovery of Andrea Michelle Reyes in Puebla, Mexico.
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