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A clump of what appears to be human hair remained at the site where Mexican migrant Lizbeth Sanchez Ramirez, 36, died this summer. Her body was discovered in July, likely less than three weeks after she died, said Pima County Medical Examiner Greg Hess. Hess said it’s “highly likely” the hair belonged to the Lizbeth. In the background, volunteer David Whitmer helps adjust a green cross crafted by artist Álvaro Enciso to honor Lizbeth, as part of his ongoing art project.
Emily Bregel
Border reporter
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