On Thursday, June 11, 1981, A foul odor coming from an apartment on SW 88th Street in Miami, Florida led to the discovery of the decomposing body of 29-year-old, Amparo Torres Arias. She had been shot and killed by an unknown suspect(s) in her home. According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, Amparo was known to keep to herself with the exception of several unidentified men that visited her apartment from time to time. Investigators stated that Amparo's apartment was well kept and fashionable. Indications are that there was no sign of forced entry or ransacking of the home before, during, or after the attack. Police have not indicated any motive. Reports indicate that two coffee cups were found at the scene, but it is unknown if they have been tested or retested for DNA. Amparo had a 3-year-old son, Alex, who had gone to stay with family in Canada just before her murder. Alex has no memories of his mother but his love for her and his desire to find justice is evident as he shares his story with those willing to listen. Amparo's family continues to advocate and fight for judicial resolution in her case.

If you have any information on the unsolved murder of Amparo Torres Arias, please contact the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office at (305) 471-2350 or email at hominfo@mdpd.com. To remain anonymous, and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.

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