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Lemon Grove Teen's Body Found in Chula Vista, Killer Sought: Detectives

Detectives told NBC 7 they believe Arteaga died around the time of her disappearance.

A 16-year-old girl was found dead three years after her family reported her missing and now, San Diego County Sheriff’s homicide detectives say they believe the teenager was killed.

Kimberly Arteaga, 16, of Lemon Grove was reported missing by her family on January 7, 2014 according to deputies.

Arteaga’s body was found January 17, 2017 by a person walking a dog in Otay Valley Regional Park. The park is located in Chula Vista.

An autopsy and DNA samples were used to positively identify the remains as Arteaga, deputies said.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the death to be a homicide.

No details were released on the cause of death.

Detectives told NBC 7 they believe Arteaga died around the time of her disappearance.

Anyone with information about this incident can call the Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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