Maria Sifuentes-Ramirez

My brother vanished in 1990 while coming to the USA with my mom. For years, my family has searched for him, but as immigrants, they faced language barriers and struggled to understand the system. Despite their efforts, they found no answers, and the pain of not knowing has weighed heavily on my parents' hearts. A body was found in 1990 that might be my brother, but the only identification was clothing that my parents say does not belong to him. DNA testing was never done, and the authorities in Benson, Arizona and Cochise have lost all forensic medical examination records. Without proper identification, my family continues to live with doubt and grief, unable to find closure. The funds raised will help us exhume the body, transport it to a private DNA center for testing, and cover the costs of reburial and possibly replacing the casket if it is not in good condition. These steps are necessary to finally determine if the body is my brother and to give my family the closure they need. I’m asking for support and help to bring justice to my brother, to shed light on his disappearance, and to bring closure to my family after so many years of uncertainty.