Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing on May 29 from Ilford. Police launched a murder investigation and found a body in Hampshire on June 7, believed to be hers. A man known to her has been charged with the murder and is currently in custody. While the body has not yet been formally identified, Yajaira's family has been informed. Authorities continue to express their condolences and urge anyone with information to assist in the investigation as a post-mortem is planned to confirm details.
This is a very sad development in the investigation and are thoughts are very much with Yajaira's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
A body has been found in the search for a woman missing from Ilford after a man was charged with her murder.
Police investigating the disappearance of Yajaira Castro Mendez found a body in Hampshire yesterday (June 7) after she went missing from Ilford on May 29.
A post-mortem is set to be held in due course, according to a police spokesperson.
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