Migrants deaths and remains found (Sheriff's Office)

Gabriela Villegas filed this request with the Sheriff's Office of Presidio County, TX.
Multi Request Migrants deaths and remains found
Submitted April 10, 2023
Status
Completed

Communications

From: Gabriela Villegas

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Migrants deaths and remains found (Sheriff's Office)

Email

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. § 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: Sheriff's Office

Subject: Re: Texas Public Information Act Request: Migrants deaths and remains found (Sheriff's Office)

Email

Good morning,
Migrant deaths 2022: 3
Age 34, male, body intact, N29.980959W - 10445847, Guatemala, JP 1 ordered an autopsy, you will have to contact them for autopsy resultAge unknown, female, skeletal remains, 29.334778 lat, -103.797695 long, country of origin unknown, cause of death unknownAge 39, male, body intact, 1300 Rancho Road, Presidio, TX 79845, Mexico, JP 2 ordered an autopsy, you will have to contact them for the autopsy result
Migrant deaths 2021: 4
Age 28, male, skeletal remains, N30°33'51"N, W-104°9'45"W, Mexico, cause of death unknownAge 35, male, body intact with advanced decomposition, N30°.55524, W-104°.70336, Mexico, cause of death unknownAge 30, male, body intact with advanced decomposition, Quebec Ranch in Presidio County, Mexico, JP 1 ordered an autopsy, you will have to contact them for autopsy resultAge 24, male, body intact, E30°57870, W-104°89828, Mexico, autopsy unable to determine cause of death
Migrant deaths 2020: 0
Migrant deaths 2019: 0
Migrant deaths 2018: 2
Age 15, male, N.30.26.185, W103.822.07, Guatemala, cause of death unknown, JP 1 requested an autopsy, you will have to contact them for the autopsy resultAge 50, male, 1313 La Mota Lane, Marfa, TX 79843, Mexico, JP 1 requested an autopsy, you will have to contact them for the autopsy result
Migrant deaths 2017: 1
Age 18, male, body intact, N.30.12000, W104.00650, Guatemala, JP ordered an autopsy, you will have to contact them for the autopsy result
Shanna Elmore, Executive AssistantPresidio County Sheriff's Office320 N. Highland Ave PO Drawer VMarfa, TX 79843(432) 729-4308(432) 729-1952 (fax)

Files

There are no files associated with this request.