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17-year-old Katherine Schneider reportedly disappeared after she was last seen on July 5, 2023. On that day, Schneider was leaving her Saratoga home in a white 2019 Honda Accord. Since then, her whereabouts had been unknown.
More than a month later, on August 7, the car was found close to Castle Rock State Park on Skyline Boulevard, and police further discovered human remains nearby. According to Katherine's mother, police had confirmed that the remains belonged to the missing girl.
However, Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeOffice has claimed that they are still conducting examinations to determine the identity of the remains obtained by the vehicle. Katherine's mother, Nola Schneider, has further mentioned that the case is currently under investigation.
Katherine Schneider's mother revealed that the police have confirmed the remains belonged to her missing daughter
On July 5, a 17-year-old teenager named Katherine Schneider went missing after she was last seen leaving her house in Saratoga, New York. Katherine She reportedly left home in a vehicle, which law enforcement officials later retrieved on August 7 but found the car empty upon discovery. They also recovered human remains near the car but are yet to confirm the identity.
As of now, authorities have reportedly subjected the human remains to several examinations to determine the identity of the person. Cops further revealed that the car was discovered near Castle Rock State Park. The area is located on the southwestern side of San Jose. In addition, police have mentioned that the teenager possibly died in a car accident.
However, Katherine Schneider's mother, Nola, revealed that the remains are her daughter's. She issued a statement on Facebook, mentioning:
"It is hard to put into words how much Katie will be missed. Katie was a bright light that brought emotional vibrancy to our everyday lives. She radiated authenticity, thoughtfulness, a great sense of humor, and an unyielding determination."
Nola added:
"She taught us all how to live our biggest life without reservation... Please join us in focusing on the love and joy Katie brought to us and others."
Nola Schneider also expressed her gratitude to the law enforecement agencies and everybody else who have assisted in the search for Katherine Schneider. She said:
"We thank everyone for their support, thoughts, and kind words. Thank you to all of the agencies, community, and friends who helped in our search for Katie."
When she disappeared, police released her description to the public, according to which, she was a Caucasian minor female, had a height of 5 feet 5 inches, and weighed around 115 pounds. Katherine also had blue eyes and straight blonde mid-back-length hair.
Authorities have further urged the public to reach out to them, if they have any kind of information regarding Katherine's disappearance or her tragic death. The victim's family has also asked for privacy while they mourn the loss of their loved one.
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, thousands of individuals have been reported missing in California. While some of them have been resolved, many of the cases are still yet to be solved.
