Search for missing girl ends in tragedy

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Shivana LalJournalist at Express

June 7, 2026

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The body of a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing on Saturday was discovered in a forested area in Carapal, Erin, on Sunday morning.

The victim has been identified as Mercedes Cabrera-Layne of Los Iros, Erin, a pupil of St Francis Erin RC Primary School.

According to reports, shortly before midday on Saturday, Mercedes was placed in a vehicle by her grandfather at Lorensette North Trace, Rancho Quemado, to be taken to her home along Los Iros Road, Erin.

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