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Human remains found in Libertyville identified as Marina Jimenez-Hernandez

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  January 28, 2023 6:35pm CST
Libertyville
FOX 32 Chicago

Lake County coroner looking to identify human remains

The Lake County coroner has released new information about human remains discovered in Libertyville last month.

LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois - Libertyville police said that the human remains found in November have been identified as being that of Marina Jimenez-Hernandez, 54.

Jimenez-Hernandez was originally from Mexico, but had recently been living in Chicago, police said. She had also gone by the name Ofelia Oseguera-Barajas.

Her partial skeleton was found in a wooded area along 1800 Hollister Drive on November 19.

The Lake County Coroner said Jimenez-Hernandez died of asphyxiation. Her death is not considered to be foul play.

Police had released sketches of her tattoos in an effort to identify her.