Skeletal remains identified as missing Henderson woman

Las Vegas constabulary accidental skeletal remains discovered adjacent Black Mountain person been identified arsenic a Henderson pistillate reported missing successful December.

Jawaher Hejji, 26, was past seen Dec. 23 connected the 300 artifact of Shaded Canyon Drive, adjacent the Amargosa Trail successful Henderson, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said surveillance footage from the country showed her walking on the Amargosa Trail adjacent the basal of Black Mountain.

Hejji’s sister, Miriam, antecedently told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that her sister’s car had been recovered adjacent a operation tract connected Shaded Canyon. The keys were connected the hood, and the woman’s telephone and wallet were successful the car.

The household hired a backstage investigator, sent up drones and posted flyers. Miriam Hejji besides devoted her Instagram relationship to uncovering her oldest sister.

Las Vegas constabulary said successful a property merchandise Wednesday greeting that Henderson constabulary responded to a study of skeletal remains recovered adjacent Black Mountain connected Sept. 6.

“The remains were positively identified arsenic Jawaher Hejji,” constabulary wrote successful the release.

The origin and mode of decease volition beryllium released by the Clark County coroner’s office, constabulary said.

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