A New Jersey mom who was reported missing on Mother’s Day was found dead off a highway on Wednesday, authorities said.The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday that the death of 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza, of Lindenwold, is being investigated as suspicious.Mendoza’s body was found May 17 off Route 440 in Bayonne, near the Jersey City border, the prosecutor’s office said in a news release. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Norelis Mendoza.Norelis Mendoza/facebookHer cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the regional medical examiner’s office.“We’ve been searching the area looking for any signs anybody had seen her,” Mendoza’s cousin, Giovanni Molina, toldNBC 10 Philadelphia.“She left her mom’s residence on Saturday, that was the last contact for family. She called her phone and it didn’t go through.““It’s devastating because of the amount of time, especially…That gave four days of agony, meaning that we had no idea where Norelis could possibly be,” Molina added, per the outlet.Jersey City PoliceMendoza leaves behind two daughters, ages 1 and 3, according to aGoFundMe pagecreated to help offset funeral costs.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.“It is with a grieving heart that I announce to you that she is now with God,” the fundraiser reads. “She was a victim of a senseless [and] heartless tragedy.““We are all beyond devastated and suffering,” the page continues. “Unity is everything and much needed. We will forever be in the worst pain on Mothers Day.“Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tiphere.
A New Jersey mom who was reported missing on Mother’s Day was found dead off a highway on Wednesday, authorities said.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday that the death of 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza, of Lindenwold, is being investigated as suspicious.
Mendoza’s body was found May 17 off Route 440 in Bayonne, near the Jersey City border, the prosecutor’s office said in a news release. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Norelis Mendoza.Norelis Mendoza/facebook
Her cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the regional medical examiner’s office.
“We’ve been searching the area looking for any signs anybody had seen her,” Mendoza’s cousin, Giovanni Molina, toldNBC 10 Philadelphia.“She left her mom’s residence on Saturday, that was the last contact for family. She called her phone and it didn’t go through.”
“It’s devastating because of the amount of time, especially…That gave four days of agony, meaning that we had no idea where Norelis could possibly be,” Molina added, per the outlet.
Jersey City Police
Mendoza leaves behind two daughters, ages 1 and 3, according to aGoFundMe pagecreated to help offset funeral costs.
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
“It is with a grieving heart that I announce to you that she is now with God,” the fundraiser reads. “She was a victim of a senseless [and] heartless tragedy.”
“We are all beyond devastated and suffering,” the page continues. “Unity is everything and much needed. We will forever be in the worst pain on Mothers Day.”
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tiphere.
source: people.com
