Dozens of community members gathered Tuesday evening at Concepción Park to pray for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros and her family as investigators continue searching for answers in the high-profile case.
Family friend says unanswered questions continue to weigh heavily on loved ones after an AMBER Alert for the infant was discontinuedissued for Cisneros. Despite the alert being canceled, authorities said the investigation remains active and the San Antonio Police Department is leading the case.
Family friends, neighbors and people who had never met the Cisneros family stood side by side, holding candles, praying and offering words of encouragement for those closest to the child.
“It really has affected me,” Menchaca said. “There’s all these unanswered questions. I’m just really hoping that the baby is safe wherever she’s at. She’s just a little baby.
”“My heart just sunk into her,” she added.
“I fell in love with her when I held her. ” As the vigil took place, Menchaca said her thoughts remained with the infant and her mother, 19-year-old Maximina Cisneros. She said attending the vigil was her way of showing support to the fullest degree.
“I’m a family friend for many years, and I just really wanted to be here,” Menchaca said. “The community wants to pray for a good outcome. ” Throughout the evening, many attendees echoed similar sentiments, hoping for answers while also encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
“If you see something, just say something and call 911,” Menchaca said. “There needs to be justice, whatever the outcome might be. ”An AMBER Alert was issued on July 10 after San Antonio police said the infant had last been seen at the 600 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Investigators did not confirm whether the remains found at Concepción Park were connected to the case.
“The alert has not produced any leads, and the department continues to investigate,” SAPD said. “I was more in shock,” she said. “Why is it discontinued? Everybody should still be looking.
This baby needs to be found. There needs to be a lot of answers. ” She said the uncertainty has been difficult not only for those closest to the family, but those concerned in the San Antonio community. As candles flickered Tuesday night, those gathered shared a common message: They hope Ozana Cisneros is found, they hope investigators uncover the truth and they want her family to know they are not facing the situation alone.
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