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GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA - FEB. 15, 2018 Before arriving at the cemetery, the city morgue began receiving the carbonized bodies from the hospitals over the following days, according to Dr. Carlos Rodas of the National Institute of Forensic Science.Forences, who had his team of 20 examiners ready. They were able to identify the bodies through fingerprints, dental, and interviews with family members about personal details, such as tattoos, moles, and medical history. {quote}The problem was that the state mixed youth who are violent with youth who are victims,{quote} said Dr. Rodas. {quote}The most challenging part of that time was the response, everyone wants to know if it is their daughter. We had to work hard, quick and accurately because we couldn't afford to make a mistake.{quote}

GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA - FEB. 15, 2018

Before arriving at the cemetery, the city morgue began receiving the carbonized bodies from the hospitals over the following days, according to Dr. Carlos Rodas of the National Institute of Forensic Science.Forences, who had his team of 20 examiners ready. They were able to identify the bodies through fingerprints, dental, and interviews with family members about personal details, such as tattoos, moles, and medical history.

"The problem was that the state mixed youth who are violent with youth who are victims," said Dr. Rodas. "The most challenging part of that time was the response, everyone wants to know if it is their daughter. We had to work hard, quick and accurately because we couldn't afford to make a mistake."