Remains of Missing Women Identified in Wisconsin, Oregon, Texas

Authorities continue to investigate several cases involving the discovery of human remains tied to long-term missing persons. In Florence County, Wisconsin, skeletal remains found in 2022 have not yet been identified despite forensic and DNA efforts; composite sketches have been released to help the public assist with identification. In Tillamook County, Oregon, partial remains found in May 2025 were confirmed to be Maria Del Carmen Quintana, missing since 2018, with officials expressing condolences but not disclosing a cause of death. Texas authorities believe human remains found in August 2025 belong to Courtney Martin, who disappeared in May 2023 after a phone call to her mother; foul play is suspected in her case. These cases highlight ongoing challenges in missing persons investigations and the efforts by law enforcement and communities to provide closure to families.