Missing Woman Case Deemed Homicide
Police Say They Suspected Foul Play From Beginning

POSTED: 10:46 pm PST March 7, 2008
UPDATED: 11:07 pm PST March 7, 2008


HENDERSON, Nev. -- The case of a missing Henderson woman is now a homicide case, police said.

Mariela Moreno disappeared after a New Year's Eve party.

More than two months later, her body was found near a park.

The family was hoping for her safe return, but after of months of searching, their worst fears have come true.

Last Friday, a jogger stumbled upon the missing woman's body at Sunset Park, just a couple of blocks away from her home.

“Obviously, everyone is shocked. You never expect this end because, of course, everyone was hoping for her to come home,â€