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With a message of gratitude for the love given in moments of pain, Mrs. Robyn Castillo announced on her Facebook account that her daughter Rachel Castillo, from 24 years old, was found dead on Sunday afternoon .
Rachel, a mother of two little boys, suddenly disappeared from her Simi Valley home last Thursday afternoon. On Sunday his remains were found in a desert area of the Antelope Valley.
Without elaborating, Ms. Robyn said she knows the suspect in custody , but asked that his daughter’s life be celebrated instead of her death.
In an interview with La Opinión, Robyn said that one of the most memorable memories she has of her daughter is having been present when Rachel’s firstborn was born.
“It was an incredible experience and the biggest coincidence is that the doctor who brought the world to my grandson was the same as 11 years before he delivered my daughter [Rachel] into the world in the same hospital,” said Robyn.
He added that for the birth of his second grandson he could no longer be present because he was born in the midst of the Covid-11.
Robyn explained that they were very proud of Rachel, who worked as a Medical System Navigator for a local entity. The young woman, of Mexican roots, spoke Spanish and also worked with Latino communities in great need.
She had recently begun her master’s degree in clinical psychology and was planning to become a marriage and family therapist.
Although Rachel’s case has not been confirmed as a result of domestic violence, Robyn told ABC7 that at times there were “some difficulties” between her and her ex-husband Zarbab Ali, of 25 years. He was arrested at his parents’ home in Victorville after Rachel was found.
The case remains under investigation and Robyn said plans for funeral services have not yet begun.
In Northern California, another case shook the community of Nevada City, when a young woman of 11 years, identified as Trinity Backus, left her aunt’s house on the evening of November 9 and Never came back. The young woman was staying at her aunt’s house with a friend who has not been identified
Two days later she was found dead in a river drainage area. The victim’s cause of death is still unknown and Nevada City police said the case is under investigation.
How to identify if you are experiencing violence
On many occasions it is difficult to identify if a person is facing domestic violence, whether physical, emotional or mental cases since for many years it has been something normal, explained Elia Rentería, representative of the Women’s Transitional Living Center (WTLC), an organization dedicated to helping people escape domestic violence and exploitation in Orange County.
“The The problem is gradual because you will never see your boyfriend who arrives with flowers in one hand and a slap in the other,” Rentería said. “Some red flags are if your partner wants to be close all the time and slowly starts asking you not to go out with friends or starts controlling your money. If he starts asking multiple times where you are going and watches you.”
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) indicated that the Department The state Justice Department collected data on domestic violence calls to police throughout California. These include information on which incidents involved weapons—including body parts such as fists and kicks—guns, knives, and other objects.
The department revealed that between 2013 and 2001 domestic violence calls and weapons incidents decreased statewide in 150, a 151,, or the 20. For the 2013, gun-related calls and incidents were up 6% from their nadir in the 2013.
And while calls to domestic violence entities, not operated by the police, increased, calls to the police did not. did.
Seek Help
Rentería said if a person feels they are experiencing domestic violence they should seek help immediately. You can start with a trusted person for guidance or by calling a crisis hotline like the one at WTLC.
It is difficult to do and it can take time to take the next step to leave the tormentor, but Renteria stressed that it is sometimes necessary.
“I have had situations where people have called me up to times before they actually make the decision to leave the relationship because there are so many things that come into play in a relationship”, said Rentería.
Among these things are, for example, if the executioner is the main provider, children involved and even the mental and emotional state of both.
Rentería added that organizations such as WTLC are in charge of guiding survivors of domestic violence and providing them with the necessary resources to get ahead. She added that she has witnessed outstanding cases where women left their abuser and are now successful personally and professionally.
If you or Someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual exploitation, please call the WTLC Crisis Hotline at 800-238-315292835 where you can also receive help in Spanish.