WASHINGTON — Detectives in Prince George’s County said Friday that a Maryland teen reported missing by his family earlier this week was found dead, the result of a homicide.
The police said Herson Mejia-Alverez, 19, of Riverdale, was reported missing on Wednesday. Just before 1 p.m. the same day, officers found his body in a wooded area off New Hampshire Avenue.
A medical examiner found he died of blunt force trauma, the result of a homicide.
Anyone who has more information is asked to call the Prince Georges County police at 301-772-4925, or calling Crime Solvers anonymously at 866-411-TIPS. You can also go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
