The body of a pregnant teen who vanished five weeks ago has been found in a field in Florida.
Jalahjia Finklea from Boston went missing on October 20. She was five months pregnant when she was last seen leaving her home the night before her 18th birthday.
Her body was found three weeks after the man who allegedly kidnapped her was shot during a shootout with officers.
Finklea’s mother said she became ‘very worried’ about her daughter when she suddenly disappeared the night before her birthday.
Writing on GoFundMe, she said: “It’s not like my daughter to not call or keep in contact with any of our family.
“She has no social media presence or phone activity since she’s been missing.”
The mother added: “Luis (suspect) is armed & dangerous I’m asking for donations to help pay towards the investigation to bring my baby home.
“Any amount is greatly appreciated, my family thanks you all for the continued prayers.”
According to Tribal police, 37-year-old Luis Barboza abducted Finklea, who was a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.
Barboza died in a standoff with US marshals on November 6.
Tribal Council Chairman Cedric Cromwell said in a flyer about the teen’s disappearance: “Sadly, the growing number of missing indigenous women across the country do not receive the attention that our caucasian neighbors receive.
“The numbers are staggering. Our women are abducted at a rate 10 times higher than other ethnicities.
“We have to work harder to bring attention to Jalajhia and we do need your help. It’s hurtful and it’s painful.
“I pray to God that she is safe, and it’s a matter of time before we can bring her home.”
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