Migrants deaths and remains found (Cameron County Sheriff Department)

Gabriela Villegas filed this request with the Cameron County Sheriff Department of Cameron County, TX.
Tracking #

W002186-041123

Multi Request Migrants deaths and remains found
Due April 24, 2023
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Gabriela Villegas

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to request information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. ยง 552. Specifically, I am seeking access to the following information regarding migrant remains that have been documented in your Medical Examiner Officer or County Sheriff's files for fiscal years 2017 - 2022:

Age
Sex
Body condition
Coordinates where the body was located
Country of origin
Cause of death

I understand that these records may contain sensitive information, and I assure you that any information provided will be used solely for legitimate research purposes.

Please inform me of any fees associated with this request, and I would be happy to provide payment if necessary. Additionally, please let me know if there are any limitations on the amount of information that can be provided, or if you require any further information from me in order to process this request.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Gabriela Villegas

From: Cameron County Sheriff Department

Dear Gabriela Villegas:
Thank you for your request for information from Cameron County.
Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on April 11, 2023 and given the reference number W002186-041123 for tracking purposes.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.

Sincerely,

Dylbia Vega
Public Information Officer

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From: Gabriela Villegas

To Whom It May Concern:

I hope you are well. I didn't receive a link or email. Do you have the information?

Thank you.

From: Gabriela Villegas

I hope you are well. I didn't receive a link or email. Do you have the information?

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