COLLINGDALE, Pa. - A Delaware County mom disappeared without a trace a decade ago. Her community gathered in the hope that after all this time, Melissa Ortiz-Rodriguez’s disappearance will be solved.Her loved ones held a candlelight vigil where she lived 10 years ago in Collingdale.
She was last seen April 19, 2013."Melissa and I were very close. I was one of her favorite uncles," said Edwin Ortiz.Ortiz says his niece was a devoted mother to two young girls. "My niece loved her children and I know that she would never abandon her kids."Police say her husband, Jose Rodriguez was the last to see her and made the missing person report.
He eventually stopped cooperating with police.The last development in her disappearance, FOX 29 has learned, was from more than a year ago, when an unrelated federal investigation launched against Melissa’s husband.
Police say they obtained a search warrant for his work office in New Jersey and a couple items were taken into evidence."What would be helpful to the police department and the investigation 10 years later?" FOX 29’s Jennifer Lee asked."Anything.