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Authorities have discovered the skeletal remains of a teen who disappeared nearly two months ago on her way to school.
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Rosa Maria Diaz-Santos was 17 years old.
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According to a news release, the remains of Rosa Maria Diaz-Santos were found in a wooded area in Takoma Park, Md., on Nov. 17, about seven miles outside of Washington, D.C.
Rosa was last seen alive heading to Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Md., the morning of Sept. 22, the release reads.
Police reported her missing on Oct. 11.
Rosa’s parents, who requested anonymity for fear of their safety, told WRC-TV they believe their daughter’s death was a gang-related killing.
The teen’s mother said her daughter apologized to her shortly before she went missing.
“‘I’m so sorry, mommy. Forgive me for making you suffer, for everything I’ve done to you,'” she recalled Rosa saying, according to the station. “Don’t cry when you find me dead somewhere. Don’t cry.'”
Police continue to search for anyone who may have been involved in Rosa’s death.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Prince George County Police at (301) 516-2512.