The investigation into the disappearance of Lily Aramburo who was reported missing on June 2, 2007 has been active since Miami Dade Police Homicide took over the case. (Hallelujah!) On Friday, April 22nd, 2011 Miami Dade Police searched an area close to where Lily disappeared, by the Dadeland Village Apartments. Unfortunately, at that time the police department didn't approve of us bringing volunteers to assist in the search. The small group of Homicide detectives, crime scene personnel and search dogs tried their best but the area was too large and overgrown.
Dt. Miller, Sgt. Gallagher, Janet Forte, Dt. Hoadley, Ana Lanuza (I don't know the other detectives names)
Janet Forte, Dt. Hoadley, PI Joe Carrillo
More pictures of the search
Miami Dade Police gave us the green light to do our own search. We need at least 20-25 people to help us search the area. It is a lot of space to cover and it is totally overgrown so we're going to need a lot of help. If you live in the South Florida area, please consider lending a hand. We'll be conducting the search the week of May 9th. Please contact me for more information at janet.forte(@gmail.com).
We're also planning a candlelight vigil on that week. It's going to be an opportunity to come together as a community to show our support for Lily and her family in this time of difficulty. It's a time to stand together in prayer and solidarity in support of Lily.
Our deepest respects and thanks to all persons and agencies involved in this organized effort to find Lily. We wish to extend our gratitude to Det. Ray Hoadley ~ thank you for your outstanding efforts, diligence and selfless dedication to Lily's investigation and 30+ years of helping victims and making a difference in our community. We wish you a very happy and peaceful retirement. We'll miss you! We'd also like to thank Sgt. Gallagher, Det. Miller, and the Miami Dade Police Homicide Specialized Investigations Squad members for their assistance and support in our fight to find Lily. And a special word of thanks to Joe Carrillo and partner Ana and team.
We thank all of those who continue to help spread awareness for Lily online by sharing her pictures, blog posts and updates. Please continue sharing this blog and the
Help Find Lily page on Facebook. We hope it helps encourage people to come forward with information. Please help bring Justice for Lily.
Report anonymous tips to Crimestoppers 305-471-TIPS.
Labels: homicide, investigation, Joe Carrillo, Lily Aramburo, Lucely Aramburo, Miami Dade Police Department, missing person, Ray Hoadley, Search Rescue, volunteers
