Authorities in southern Arizona confirmed that a backpack matching a previously identified model was recovered in a remote area near Rio Rico. The discovery occurred after investigators announced they were reviewing surveillance footage connected to the ongoing case. Law enforcement officials have emphasized that no suspect has been formally named, and the recovery is being treated as part of a broader investigative process.
According to preliminary reports, officers responded after a passerby noticed a dark backpack partially concealed near vegetation along a lightly traveled roadway. The area was secured, documented, and examined under controlled conditions. Inside the bag, investigators reportedly found a mobile phone and a handwritten document. Both items were collected for forensic analysis.
Officials have not released details regarding the exact contents of the note. However, they confirmed that it is being evaluated alongside other evidence gathered in the case. Specialists are analyzing handwriting characteristics, paper composition, and any potential trace materials. The mobile device is undergoing digital forensic examination to determine ownership, recent activity, and stored data that may assist the investigation.
Authorities caution that while the timing of the recovery is being reviewed, no conclusions have been reached. Investigators continue to stress the importance of verified information and avoid speculation. Additional laboratory testing, including fingerprint and DNA analysis, is underway as part of standard procedure. Law enforcement stated that further updates will be provided once confirmed findings are available.
