Mystery Solved: Missing Woman's Body Found in Crawl Space, Search for Key Figure On

On February 22, in Nashville, Tennessee, the body discovered in a crawl space of a home was identified as Mirna Ortez Moncada, a 31-year-old woman, confirmed by a medical examiner.

An autopsy revealed Moncada was murdered, as stated in a news release from the Jackson Police Department on February 26.

Jose Fabricio Martinez Cruz, aged 24, is being sought as a "person of interest" in the case, according to authorities.

The Jackson Police Department is urging anyone with information on Cruz's whereabouts or Moncada's death to contact them at (731) 425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at (731) 424-8477.

Discovery of Body

Family members of the missing 31-year-old Tennessee woman suspected her body was found in a crawl space beneath a North Jackson home days after she went missing.

Moncada was reported missing on February 16, and the body was found on February 21 at the residence of an acquaintance whose name has not been disclosed by authorities.

Investigation Continues

The remains were transported to Nashville for identification and further investigation regarding the cause of death.

Authorities in Mississippi are investigating human remains found in a couple's backyard, believed to be the husband's missing elderly mother, Carol Ryan, aged 81.