In a grim update from Pueblo, local police have confirmed that the remains found inside a metal container and a suitcase are those of siblings Yesenia Dominguez and Jesus Dominguez Jr. The discovery was part of a homicide investigation that has led to the arrest of Corena Rose Minjarez and the issuance of an arrest warrant for Jesus Dominguez, with charges including first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, as reported by the City of Pueblo Police Department.
On January 20, 2024, police were called to a storage unit on West 6th Street in Pueblo in response to a report of suspicious activity. Officers unearthed a metal container filled with hardened concrete. Two days later, it was determined that the container held the remains of a young female. Police then interviewed Jesus Dominguez and Corena Rose Minjarez, who were persons of interest in the case. Minjarez's vehicle was later located at a local scrapyard, and a warranted search on February 6 discovered the remains of a young male child in a suitcase in the trunk.
It wasn't until February 15, after DNA testing, that identification of the victims was confirmed. The Pueblo County Coroner has since made the appropriate notifications to the next of kin. Throughout this investigation, it was revealed that no missing person reports were filed for either of the deceased. Yesenia and Jesus Jr.'s tragic fate brought the number of homicides in Pueblo to six for the year 2024.
Following the DNA confirmation, arrest warrants were swiftly issued. Minjarez was apprehended with her bond set at 2 million dollars. As of the latest updates, police are still seeking Jesus Dominguez, and encourage anyone with information to contact Pueblo Police Dispatch. Despite intense efforts, the whereabouts of Jesus remain unknown. The case has drawn attention to the lack of awareness surrounding the missing children until the start date of the investigation on January 20th, underlining potential gaps in local community and safety nets.
