Montgomery County officials have identified human remains found in a wooded area last winter as Isaiahs Hernandez-Geronimo, who had only been in the United States for a few months before his disappearance. The coroner, Dr. Janine Darby, stated the remains are estimated to have been situated in Towamencin Township for "about two years," as FOX 29 reports.
While the cause of his death remains undetermined, Dr. Darby indicated, during a press conference, that there was no evidence of foul play involved in Hernandez-Geronimo's passing, according to 6abc; she said, "Based on the forensic identification and investigation analysis, they were able to say that there wasn't any foul play at this time. It's undetermined," also noting "there is nothing indicating suspicious activity resulting in Mr. Geronimo's death."
The identification was made possible through DNA testing of the skeletal remains, which included a skull found within a retention basin, items such as clothing, a backpack, and a cell phone were also recovered from the scene; nevertheless, these provided scant evidence regarding the circumstances of his death which has maintained the investigation in a nebulous territory, with the coroner’s office now considering the case closed.
"He was a good person. He'd liked to work. He wanted to make a name for himself, but it was not his destiny," Jeremeas Hernandez, the brother of the deceased, reflected on Hernandez-Geronimo's life goals in a statement to 6abc.
