The last of the four bodies found in Mexico to be identified is likely to be that of missing Cincinnati, Ohio, architect Jose Gutierrez, whose parents will travel to the site to provide DNA samples.
FOX 19 reported that Gutierrez’s brothers said the family will likely learn the results of the DNA test on Monday. His parents, who live in Mexico, traveled days ago to the state of Zacatecas to deliver DNA samples to the authorities.
The vehicle in which José Gutiérrez, a 36-year-old architect from the Cincinnati area, was last seen in December while visiting his fiancée was discovered last week in Zacatecas riddled with bullet holes and flat tires. Authorities said four bodies were found buried near the vehicle.
The other three bodies have since been confirmed to be Gutierrez’s fiancee, Daniela Pichardo, as well as Pichardo’s sister and cousin, FOX 19 reported. The fourth identification has remained pending.
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José Gutiérrez has not been seen by his family in Ohio since he visited Mexico to visit his fiancée.
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Gutiérrez, the eldest of seven children, was born in Mexico.
He reportedly received a master’s degree from the University of Miami and was employed as an architect by a Cincinnati-based firm. He was last seen at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on December 22 when he left to visit his fiancée in Mexico, something his family says was a regular trip. The couple had a wedding date set for 2023.
José Gutiérrez has not been seen by his family in Ohio since he visited Mexico to visit his fiancée.
(Gutierrez family)
His sister, Brandie Gutierrez, told the outlet that the last time she heard from her brother was before he, his fiancée, her sister, and her cousin went out to eat and never returned that night.
The family feared they had been kidnapped and sought help from the FBI and other US government officials, including Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who had reportedly been in constant contact with the relatives.
Zacatecas, Mexico
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The US Department of State advisory for Mexico warns that “violent crime, such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery, is widespread and common.”
For the state of Zacatecas, it specifically says: “Do not travel for crime and kidnapping.” The warning adds: “Violent crime, extortion, and gang activity are widespread in the state of Zacatecas. US citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.”
