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Body Found in Canal Identified

Westley, CA – On March 4th, 2012 Sheriff’s deputies responded to a body found floating in the California Aqueduct Canal. Once deputies arrived, they located a deceased male in the canal, about a quarter mile north of Needham Rd. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Dive team removed the body, which was caught in the down stream side of a control gate.

At the time the male was found there was no identifying information and the body had become decomposed from being in the water. The male has been positively identified as 21 year-old Yosymar Mosqueda of Modesto, CA. Positive identification was completed by the Department of Justice, identifying Yosymar Mosqueda through DNA. Detectives are conducting the investigation as a homicide, but are not releasing any information at this time as to the cause of death.

Anyone with information about this investigation can call Detective Darwin Hatfield at (209) 525-7100. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward

For information regarding this press release please contact:
Sgt. Anthony Bejaran
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
(209) 567-4425 - Desk
209-652-0823 - Cell
news@stanislaussheriff.com

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Sgt Anthony Bejaran
Investigations/PIO
abejaran@stanislaussheriff.com
209-567-4425