DNA confirms skeletal remains found at Mabura trail is missing Venezuelan woman

Just over one week ago, skeletal remains suspected to be those of missing Venezuelan woman Miguelys Centeno were found in a clump of bushes along the Mabura Trail in Linden.

The discovery was made on March 4, 2025 at 9 Miles Mabura Trail, Linden.

The Police were summoned and a search of the area unearthed a personalized metal chain.

That necklace was similar to one worn by Centeno.

The News Room was told that investigators contacted Centeno’s mother, who positively identified the clothing and jewellery to be those of her daughter.

As such, DNA samples were obtained and sent for testing at the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory.

On March 12, 2025, the News Room was informed that the DNA results confirmed that the remains are indeed those of Centeno.

Investigators are treating Centeno death as a murder case.

According to information gathered by the News Room, a post mortem examination revealed that she suffered blunt force trauma to the head.

As the Police continue to investigate, a wanted bulletin has been issued for Brazilian national, Fernando Teles Pereira.

Police said the crime was committed on February 20, 2025 at Diamond, East Bank Demerara.

Reports are that Centeno resided in the Diamond area and was reported missing by her relatives after she disappeared.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Pereira is asked to contact the nearest Police station.