Human remains found in Surprise landfill identified as 23-year-old woman

PHOENIX — Authorities have identified the person whose remains were found at a West Valley landfill in April.

The Surprise Police Department identified the body as 23-year-old Raquel Marie Morales on Thursday.

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office hasn’t yet released a report on the cause of death.

Human remains identified as Surprise woman

Morales’ body was discovered on April 17, according to Surprise PD.

An employee at the privately-run landfill in Surprise discovered the body around 7 a.m. and immediately contacted law enforcement.

Anyone who has information that can help authorities identify the cause of Morales’ death is urged to contact the Surprise Police Department at 623-222-8477 or email crimetips@surpriseaz.gov.

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