**The Tragic Journey of Eddy Carrillo: A Father’s Relentless Search**
On November 7, 2024, at 1:22 PM, the State Attorney General’s Office received a report from the “Todos Somos Erick Carrillo” foundation, revealing the discovery of a clandestine grave with skeletal remains in Tijuana. Previous searches at this location had uncovered around 20 bodies. By 4:43 PM that same day, more incomplete skeletal remains were found, identified partially by clothing items. Eddy Carrillo, the foundation’s president, recognized his son’s jacket, affirming a heart-wrenching closure to a familial tragedy that inspired him to aid thousands of others in similar situations.
The confirmation of his worst fears came on November 28 with DNA tests providing a 99.99% match to Eddy’s missing son, Francisco Iván Rosales Ayala, who disappeared together with Erick nearly six years before. The remains were returned to the family on December 2. Eddy, a driven parent searcher, believed he had finally achieved his goal: finding his lost son, even as he awaited formal DNA confirmation by December 6.
Through the years and exhausting endeavors, Eddy remained resolute, reaffirming his commitment to the foundation until his son’s sixth disappearance anniversary on June 1, 2025. Eddy had been a pivotal figure, especially after realizing the authorities’ lack of engagement when his 19-year-old son Erick vanished during a visit to Tijuana. This incident propelled the birth of his foundation, dedicated to the relentless search for the missing from Monday to Friday.
On December 12, 2019, driven by hope to find Erick and support others engulfed in grief, Eddy vowed two years of dedication to this cause. Despite the immense toll, he continued the search, spanning over five years and 159 days.
Eddy reflected on a poignant experience during one of the searches on November 28, 2024, when the discovery was made slightly unearthed due to rain erosion. He recognized the clothing tied to his son Erick, accentuating a profound realization and acceptance of the tragic reality.
Despite challenging circumstances and non-cooperation from some authorities, Eddy feels a deep sense of accomplished relief as the possibility of identifying his son and his friend Francisco became clearer. The distressing journey toward recognition included the necessity for detailed forensic processes, highlighting difficulties in dealing with compromised remains due to environmental exposure.
As Eddy prepares for his retirement from the foundation, he is focused on ensuring its continuity, encouraging ongoing activism to uncover the fates of many still missing. He stressed the importance of responsible and compassionate leadership in guiding the foundation’s future endeavors.
**Secondary Article: Efforts Amplified in Mexico to Combat the Disappearance Crisis**
Recent developments in Mexico highlight the ongoing crisis of widespread disappearances, with reports indicating over 23,000 individuals missing in Baja California alone within the past five years. Organizations like “Todos Somos Erick Carrillo” are crucial in this humanitarian effort, tirelessly advocating for the recovery and identification of missing persons.
Encompassing a national spectrum, the foundation tirelessly works in various regions, cooperating with family members to locate loved ones. While faced with significant obstacles, their efforts underline the troubling latency in official investigations and responses. However, government entities are steadily pressured to improve effectiveness and transparency in addressing the crisis.
Family associations have become integral, fostering community solidarity and resilience among those affected. Their shared dedication underscores the urgent necessity for a united and responsive approach to this harrowing issue, emphasizing the hope that persistent determination can lead to recovery and closure for countless families. The groundwork laid by individuals like Eddy Carrillo and supporting collectives illuminates a path forward, inspiring continued advocacy against the backdrop of a deeply emotional and human challenge.