OMAHA – On the same day cops in Omaha, Nebraska shot an injured mountain lion numerous times with a shotgun, an 11-month-old baby was discovered – alive – in a dumpster.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 4 AM, Omaha Police were dispatched to 5008 S. 48th Ave. for a report of a missing adult female and her two sons. The missing persons were identified as Jesus I. Marinero, hispanic female, age 45 and her two sons also missing were identified as Jose Ramirez-Marinero, 5-years old and Angel Ramirez-Marinero, 11 months old. Marinero goes by the name Ismenia, which is her middle name. At 5:44 PM, LaVista, NE Police Department responded to a rescue call at an apartment complex. On scene, LaVista police officers learned that a resident of the apartment found a child in a dumpster. The child was found to be alert and in fair condition, wearing only a diaper. The child was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. At 7:54 PM, members of the Omaha Police were dispatched to a location in regards to a down party. A deceased woman was located and Omaha Police Department homicide investigators responded to the scene. The death of this unidentified female is being investigated as a homicide.
Omaha police said that based on the investigation, thus far, it has been determined that the 11 month found in the dumpster is Angel Ramirez-Marinero. The Homicide Unit is looking into the possibility of a connection between this murder victim and Jesus I. Marinero. In addition, the autopsy began Thursday morning, and it is hoped that a positive identification can be made after it is completed. However, the Omaha Police Department is investigating this homicide with the premise that the body is that of Ms. Marinero.
The whereabouts of 5 year old Jose Ramirez-Marinero is unknown. An extensive search has been underway for him, he was last seen in a vehicle with his mother. The vehicle is a Silver, 2000, Jeep Cherokee Laredo, Nebraska license plate number SRH 941. The vehicle has not been located. An Amber Alert is being issued in regard to the missing child and the vehicle. The Omaha Police Department and LaVista Police Department have been jointly working these investigations throughout the night and continue to do so.
Omaha police dealt with another dramatic situation Wednesday when an injured mountain lion was discovered in a populated area. Officer used a shotgun to shoot the animal at least 12 times.
