Cold Case Solved: Andrea Reyes Identified 25 Years After Abduction Thanks to DNA Testing 

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Years of Leads and Age-Progressed Images

Over the years, police had released age-progressed images of Andrea in 2011, 2013, and 2020 through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigators eventually used interviews, search warrants, and social media tools to locate her in Puebla, Mexico.

Andrea Reyes’ case marks the seventh time that Connecticut officials have solved a missing person’s case using Othram’s technology.

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A felony arrest warrant remains active for Tenorio, who is still believed to be living in Mexico. While the warrant is valid in the United States, extradition remains a complex legal process.

Ongoing Commitment to Cold Cases

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson praised the efforts of his team, saying: “While cases may have investigative leads exhausted at the time, no cold case is ever truly closed. We remain committed to resolving every cold case, and this is a perfect example of that effort.”

For more on Andrea Reyes’ case and other investigations in Connecticut, visit DNASolves.