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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Major update in search for missing woman after man arrested for 'murder'
Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, who is originally from Colombia, went missing from Ilford at the end of May, and following police enquiries a murder probe was launched alongside a search to track down her remains A man has been arrested after the discovery of the body of a missing 46-year-old woman in east London. Investigators were conducting a search for Colombian national Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, after she was last seen in Ilford at the end of May. Though formal identification is yet to take place, Yajaira's next of kin have been informed and are now being supported by specialist officers. After her disappearance, police carried out extensive enquiries and decided to launch a murder probe. They then carried out searches through Hampshire's Bolderwood area earlier today, where they discovered human remains. Lead investigator Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, said: 'This is a very sad development in the investigation and are thoughts are very much with Yajaira's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. "We continue to appeal to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to please come forward.' On Friday, June 6 a man known to Ms Mendez appeared in court charged with her murder and was remanded into custody, reports MyLondon. Juan Toledo, 51, from south-east London, appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with her murder. After the man was arrested, the Metropolitan Police urged anyone with information to come forward. Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said yesterday: 'Officers have been working around the clock to find Yajaira. She has not been seen or heard from by her family or friends since the date she was reported missing. 'Yajaira's disappearance was initially treated as a missing person investigation led by local officers. The investigation was then transferred to the Met's Specialist Crime Command on Thursday, 5 June after a range of extensive further enquiries very sadly suggested she has come to harm. Yajaira's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, and we are keeping them updated with developments. 'I understand the impact this news may have on our local community, however we do have a man charged and in custody and we are not searching for anyone else at this stage. The man and Yajaira are believed to be known to each other. 'Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and there are crime scenes in place across Camden and Lambeth. We thank the community for their patience while we carry out our enquiries and ask that any one with information please comes forward.' Anyone with information relating to the woman's disappearance is asked to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25. Alternatively, contact charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Body found in search for missing woman, 46, who left her home a week ago as man charged with ‘murder'
TRAGIC FIND Body found in search for missing woman, 46, who left her home a week ago as man charged with 'murder' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BODY has been found in the search for a woman who disappeared a week ago. Police believe they have found the body of Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, from Ilford, east London, after she was reported missing on May 31. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The body was discovered in the Bolderwood area of the New Forest in Hampshire during a police search today. Cops have also charged a man - Juan Toledo, 51 - with Yajaira's murder. He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday and was remanded into custody. Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a very sad development in the investigation and our thoughts are very much with Yajaira's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time." He urged anyone with information about Yajaira's death to contact police. You can contact the Metropolitan Police by dialling 101, quoting reference CAD 3020/06JUN25. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder after disappearance of Colombian woman
A man has been charged with murder after a Colombian woman disappeared after leaving her east London home. Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police on Saturday May 31 having left her home in Ilford on the morning of Thursday May 29. Police were at a scene in Gray's Inn Road, Camden, on Friday as part of their investigation into the incident. Juan Toledo, 51, of south-east London, appeared at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on the same day charged with her murder. Scotland Yard said the man, who was arrested on Tuesday, is known to Ms Castro Mendez. Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said: 'Officers have been working around the clock to find Yajaira. She has not been seen or heard from by her family or friends since the date she was reported missing. 'Yajaira's disappearance was initially treated as a missing person investigation led by local officers. 'The investigation was then transferred to the Met's Specialist Crime Command on Thursday (June 5) after a range of extensive further inquiries very sadly suggested she has come to harm. 'Yajaira's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, and we are keeping them updated with developments. 'Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and there are crime scenes in place across Camden and Lambeth. 'We thank the community for their patience while we carry out our inquiries and ask that any one with information please comes forward.' Anyone with information relating to Ms Castro Mendez's disappearance is asked to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Man charged with ‘murder' after missing woman, 46, left her home a week ago and hasn't been seen since
'MURDER' PROBE Man charged with 'murder' after missing woman, 46, left her home a week ago and hasn't been seen since Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN has been charged with murder after a woman vanished from her home a week ago. Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to police on Saturday, May 31. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up She was last seen leaving her house on Thursday, May 29. Cops have now charged a man known to Yajaira with murder. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Today, a man known to her appeared in court charged with her murder, and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward." Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said: 'Officers have been working around the clock to find Yajaira. She has not been seen or heard from by her family or friends since the date she was reported missing. 'Yajaira's disappearance was initially treated as a missing person investigation led by local officers. The investigation was then transferred to the Met's Specialist Crime Command on Thursday, 5 June after a range of extensive further enquiries very sadly suggested she has come to harm. Yajaira's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, and we are keeping them updated with developments. 'I understand the impact this news may have on our local community, however we do have a man charged and in custody and we are not searching for anyone else at this stage. The man and Yajaira are believed to be known to each other. 'Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and there are crime scenes in place across Camden and Lambeth. We thank the community for their patience while we carry out our enquiries and ask that any one with information please comes forward.' Yajaira is a Colombian national who has been residing in the UK. Officers are appealing for anyone with any information relating to Yajaira's disappearance to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Man charged with ‘murder' after missing woman, 46, left her home a week ago and hasn't been seen since
A MAN has been charged with murder after a woman vanished from her home a week ago. Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to police on Saturday, May 31. She was last seen leaving her house on Thursday, May 29. Cops have now charged a man known to Yajaira with murder. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Today, a man known to her appeared in court charged with her murder, and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward." Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in Camden, said: 'Officers have been working around the clock to find Yajaira. She has not been seen or heard from by her family or friends since the date she was reported missing. 'Yajaira's disappearance was initially treated as a missing person investigation led by local officers. The investigation was then transferred to the Met's Specialist Crime Command on Thursday, 5 June after a range of extensive further enquiries very sadly suggested she has come to harm. Yajaira's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, and we are keeping them updated with developments. 'I understand the impact this news may have on our local community, however we do have a man charged and in custody and we are not searching for anyone else at this stage. The man and Yajaira are believed to be known to each other. 'Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and there are crime scenes in place across Camden and Lambeth. We thank the community for their patience while we carry out our enquiries and ask that any one with information please comes forward.' Yajaira is a Colombian national who has been residing in the UK. Most read in The Sun Officers are appealing for anyone with any information relating to Yajaira's disappearance to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit 1 Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to police on Saturday, May 31
