Missing Rochester Teen's Body Found, Murder Probe Underway

The search for a missing Rochester teen has turned into a murder investigation.

Police say a body found Saturday on Vanguard Parkway, near Emerson Street, has been identified as that of 16-year-old Jakarah Lopez-Moore.

Investigators don't know how long the body had been there, but say it had decomposed significantly.

Lopez-Moore had not been seen since leaving her Weld Street home early in the morning on August 27th.

Her death has been ruled a homicide, but police won't reveal how she died.

RPD is asking you to call 911 if you saw or had contact with the girl since she disappeared.


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