MESA, AZ — Mesa police say two missing girls were found dead in a water basin over the weekend.
The bodies were reportedly located in a water retention basin near Southern Avenue and Higley Road on Saturday evening.
Police say the bodies were identified as that of 17-year-old Sitlalli Avelar and 15-year-old Kamryn Meyers who were reported missing from a group home earlier this month. They were believed to be runaways, police say.
Investigators are working to determine the causes of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211.
On the day of the announcement, ABC15 spoke with people in the area.
Les Nemeth says the water basin where the two teen girls were found is just feet away from where he golfs several times a month.
“It’s really sad. People don’t have any respect or any value for life anymore,” Nemeth stated.
He says this is news that has sent shockwaves through the community.
“Things like this happen everywhere, but I mean, I guess you don’t figure it’s going to happen here,” he added.
