Riviera Maya, Q.R. — The state of Quintana Roo has been able to identify more than a dozen unclaimed bodies due to modernized forensics. The identification of the unclaimed bodies is the result of a recently launched microsite of the FGE.
Raciel López Salazar, Attorney General of the State (FGE) of Quintana Roo, says with their recent launch of the microsite, 17 unclaimed bodies in Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) facilities around the state have already been claimed.
There are a total of 456 unclaimed bodies in morgues across the state. Quintana Roo is the eighth state to join the national identification program. Once a deceased is identified using the national fingerprint system, their voter card photo and name are published on the site, allowing family of missing persons to find them.
“Today we are modernizing our forensic capabilities with cutting-edge technology such as the human identification scanner, a high-precision tool that allows for the comparison of fingerprints with the National Electoral Institute’s database,” the Attorney General explained.
Earlier this week, the FGE launch the database website of identified unclaimed individuals. This has helped 17 families find missing loved ones who are deceased.
López Salaza says the identified unclaimed bodies are compared with fingerprints from the National Electoral Institute (INE) database. This action is part of the technical cooperation agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Mexico.
He added that, in close cooperation with the National Commission for the Search for Persons (CNB), this strategic alliance not only represents a scientific and technical advancement, but also a firm commitment to victims and their families.
Furthermore, the Prosecutor’s Office complies with a key recommendation of the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED).
The identification cards of these individuals, who have not yet been claimed, are available on a specialized microsite of the Prosecutor’s Office. The site aims to facilitate family member and search group access by providing clear and timely information to contribute to the location and identification process.
Maximilian Murck, Coordinator of the UNFPA Human Identification Program, stated that identifying deceased individuals is not an easy task, but neither is it one without a solution.
“We recognize the efforts and commitment of the Attorney General’s Office and the State of Quintana Roo to implement concrete solutions that provide answers to those searching for their loved ones throughout the country.
“With this, Quintana Roo becomes the eighth Attorney General’s Office nationwide to demonstrate this commitment to its citizens.”
