WASCO, CA - A Wasco family is mourning the death of their 17-year-old daughter -- after discovering yesterday her body was found in Poso Creek earlier this month. Yoselin Calderon was identified through dental records. Her decomposing body was found by workers in a remote area -- four months after she was reported missing.
Calderon's family and friends gathered Sunday -- reminiscing about Calederon's short life.. honoring her memory with a candlelight vigil in her honor.
Calderon's Cousin Wendy Garcia said, "They have been trying to find her for so long, and finally they find her but, not the way she should come home."
Calderon was last seen in June at her home in Wasco. According to the sheriff's department, she was reported missing July 10th. Friends and family say they've been looking for her this entire time.
Bella Rodriguez said, "We went to hotels, we knocked on doors, we went walking, all around."
Savannah Nunez said, "We went to different towns." Rodriguez said, "We went to McFarlane, Delano, because we heard that she was there. And...she wasn't."
Calderon's photo was sent out by the sheriff's department Tuesday, saying she was at risk due to the amount of time she'd been missing. they asked for the community's help finding her.
Sheriff's patrol commander, Drake Cassey, says there is a protocol for all missing kids. He says they follow any leads they have until they go cold.
Calderon's friends say they're relieved to finally know where their friend is..
Lorena Chavez said, "Only God will judge this person. whoever did it you know, I hope they get caught. It could be one of our kids next time and I would hate for that to happen."
Massey says the detective working on the investigation will have an update Monday.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the secret witness line at 322-4040.
Calderon's family and friends gathered Sunday -- reminiscing about Calederon's short life.. honoring her memory with a candlelight vigil in her honor.
Calderon's Cousin Wendy Garcia said, "They have been trying to find her for so long, and finally they find her but, not the way she should come home."
Calderon was last seen in June at her home in Wasco. According to the sheriff's department, she was reported missing July 10th. Friends and family say they've been looking for her this entire time.
Bella Rodriguez said, "We went to hotels, we knocked on doors, we went walking, all around."
Savannah Nunez said, "We went to different towns." Rodriguez said, "We went to McFarlane, Delano, because we heard that she was there. And...she wasn't."
Calderon's photo was sent out by the sheriff's department Tuesday, saying she was at risk due to the amount of time she'd been missing. they asked for the community's help finding her.
Sheriff's patrol commander, Drake Cassey, says there is a protocol for all missing kids. He says they follow any leads they have until they go cold.
Calderon's friends say they're relieved to finally know where their friend is..
Lorena Chavez said, "Only God will judge this person. whoever did it you know, I hope they get caught. It could be one of our kids next time and I would hate for that to happen."
Massey says the detective working on the investigation will have an update Monday.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the secret witness line at 322-4040.