Identified! UT - Juab Co., Child's skull found at lake, Nov'96 - Rene Romero

meggilyweggily · Apr 19, 2007

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/r/romero_rene.html

I have not heard of any serious attempts to recover this poor boy's body and I think there should be some. He deserves to have a proper grave. As they have the suspects in custody, why not just get them to tell where they put Rene's remains?

Lisahas2cats · Apr 19, 2007

The link didn't work...

meggilyweggily · Apr 20, 2007

My site was down for a time yesterday. It should work fine now.

Lisahas2cats · Apr 20, 2007

Thanks Meggily...and thanks for Charley Project too.

monkalup · Apr 21, 2007

Agreed, Meaghan. This case is a disgrace!

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed · Jan 31, 2008

Missing Since: November 28, 1994 from Reno, Nevada
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: November 29, 1989
Age: 4 years old
Height and Weight: 3'0, 45 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance

Rene was last seen at his family's residence in Reno, Nevada on November 28, 1994. He has never been heard from again.

Rene's mother, Ana Isabel Romero, and her boyfriend, Alvaro Mejia Ortiz (sometimes spelled "Mejia-Ortiz"), were charged with child abuse and Rene's murder in 1998. They blamed each other for Rene's death. Each said the other killed Rene and they worked together to dispose of the child's remains. Ana pleaded guilty to her son's murder. Ortiz pleaded not guilty but was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. He could have gotten the death penalty.

Investigators say Ortiz and Ana abused Rene and his two younger brothers and Rene died from it. The couple moved to Los Angeles, California immediately after Rene's presumed death and it wasn't until they were investigated for the reported abuse of Ana's other children that police realized Rene was missing. Rene's brother, who was three years old in 1994, testified that Ortiz gave Rene some juice and the child collapsed and died shortly afterward.

Police believe Rene's body was dumped in a remote area, possibly outside the state of Nevada. His remains have never been found.

Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Reno Police Department

702-334-2121

Charley Project

NCMEC

LucyOso · Mar 16, 2012

Anthony Steven Moya missing from Denver, CO

http://www.missingkids.com/missingk...NCMC&seqNum=1&caseLang=en_US&searchLang=en_US

Jaub, County Utah. A straight shot 500 miles on interstate/highway from Denver. The NAMUS information is vague and contradictory. Maybe a match?

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/8515

ebonydarkness · Jan 13, 2013

Rene Romero, Date last seen November 28, 1994 in Reno, Nevada
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6600

Manuel Sosa, Date last seen May 06, 1990 in Chino, California
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/18060

Michael Montelongo, July 12, 1977 in San Benito, Texas
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6416

airplanelamp · Jan 13, 2013

If he was found in 1996, how can they estimate death as being 1987-88? What I mean is, how would they narrow it to that small time frame vs 1985...or 1990 or example?

ebonydarkness · Feb 7, 2014

IDENTIFIED

http://www.charleyproject.org/resolved.html

Rene Alberto Romero
Rene, 4, disappeared from Reno, Nevada on November 28, 1994. He wasn't reported missing for some time, however, because his mother and her boyfriend, Ana Isabel Romero and Alvaro Mejia Ortiz, moved immediately afterward and tried to conceal his disappearance. In 1998, his mother and her boyfriend were both charged with the child's murder. Ana pleaded guilty and testified against Ortiz, who was convicted. They are both in prison. Rene's body was recovered in Utah in 1996, but it wasn't identified until February 2014.

I suggested this match in January 2013, but I have no idea whether it had anything to do with the identification. RIP poor child.

summer_breeze · Feb 9, 2014

http://charleyross.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/rene-albero-romero-identified/

http://www.charleyproject.org/resolved.html

Rene, 4, disappeared from Reno, Nevada on November 28, 1994. He wasn't reported missing for some time, however, because his mother and her boyfriend, Ana Isabel Romero and Alvaro Mejia Ortiz, moved immediately afterward and tried to conceal his disappearance. In 1998, his mother and her boyfriend were both charged with the child's murder. Ana pleaded guilty and testified against Ortiz, who was convicted. They are both in prison. Rene's body was recovered in Utah in 1996, but it wasn't identified until February 2014.

Source Information:
Utah Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Still looking for additional confirmation

summer_breeze · Feb 9, 2014

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/8515

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summer_breeze · Feb 9, 2014

ebonydarkness said:
IDENTIFIED

http://www.charleyproject.org/resolved.html

I suggested this match in January 2013, but I have no idea whether it had anything to do with the identification. RIP poor child.

Either way ebonydarkness, great job! Thank you.

~n/t~ · Feb 9, 2014

The Doe Network still states his remains have not been found.

http://doenetwork.org/cases/832dmnv.html

summer_breeze · Feb 9, 2014

Identified! UT - HispMale Child (UP 8515), 4-5, Nov'96 - Rene Alberto Romero - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

http://www.missingkids.com/poster/NCMC/809314/1 (original link to Rene's profile)

https://www.findthemissing.org/es/cases/show/6600‎ (original link to Rene's profile)

NamUs profiles matching UID found/date and NCMEC profiles have been removed.

Rest in peace baby boy.
:rose:

Houston Mom · Feb 9, 2014

:cheer:

ebonydarkness, you called it!! One more goes home...

Babyslims · Feb 9, 2014

Great job Ebony!!

RIP little one!

jessica- · Feb 9, 2014

ebonydarkness said:
Rene Romero, Date last seen November 28, 1994 in Reno, Nevada
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6600

Manuel Sosa, Date last seen May 06, 1990 in Chino, California
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/18060

Michael Montelongo, July 12, 1977 in San Benito, Texas
https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/6416

Amazing job!

Tulessa · Feb 10, 2014

You guys are amazing, and I firmly believe that Heaven holds a special place for each and everyone of you, that work so hard on sending these loved ones home. Every time I see IDENTIFIED, I leave the thread crying. God bless you all. :blowkiss:

Merry · Feb 12, 2014

Not trying to hate, but it kind of surprises me that this UID wasn't identified a lot sooner. JMO

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