Victoria Dolores Mejia-Paredes was a young woman who was found deceased in 1999.
She was identified in 2023.
Background[]
Mejia was living with her family in Honduras prior to her disappearance. According to authorities, she was in a relationship with Vayardo Meza, a man originally from Honduras who had relocated to Rose Hill, North Carolina. The couple had a daughter together, and Meza reportedly made arrangements for Mejia to travel to the United States to join him.
Family members stated that Mejia left Honduras sometime between January and February of 1999. Soon after her departure, her relatives lost contact with her and she was not heard from again.
Case[]
On July 20, 1999, a man riding his ATV in a wooded area in the Timothy community near Dunn and Newton Grove discovered the victim's decomposed remains 100 yards from the Eugene Roberts or Inez Labor Camp on Easy Street. Women were known to solicit and traffic at this camp.
It is estimated that she died about two months prior to being found, and while there is no definitively stated cause of death, some sources state a stab wound was found on the decedent's throat.
Characteristics[]
- Her hair was described as being medium length, curly/wavy and reddish-brown/auburn.
- Good dental health and never had a cavity. No sign of stain, calculus or bone loss. Posterior mandibular teeth show extensive occlusal wear. Teeth #17 and 32 missing antemortem.
- Fingernails were painted with a blue-green polish.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Black spaghetti strap shirt.
- Green Clavin Klein brand jeans.
- Navy blue bra with lace and padding.
- Lavender panties with lace borders.
- White sandals were found near the body and are believed to be hers.
- Copper-toned L'Elle watch.
Gallery[]
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Sources[]
- Victoria Mejia at the Doe Network
- Victoria Mejia at Find a Grave
- ABC11
- Univision (Spanish)