Remains found in Putnam County identified as missing Palatka woman

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Remains found in Putnam County identified as missing Palatka woman

ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM UTC

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The remains of a 49-year-old Palatka woman reported missing last month, were discovered Tuesday in a wooded area near Browning Avenue, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office

Yesenia Alvarado went missing on Nov. 30 after leaving a residence on Browning Avenue. “An autopsy will be conducted to confirm cause of death. However, there is no indication of foul play based on the preliminary investigation,” Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.

Alvarado’s disappearance occurred shortly after she celebrated her birthday. She left the residence on her own and there was no indication that she was in distress when she left, authorities said.

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