Body found in Santa Clara County near area where 21-year-old was last seen 2 weeks ago

PIX Now morning edition 12-15-24
PIX Now morning edition 12-15-24

GILROY – A body was located near where a missing person was last seen more than two weeks ago outside of Gilroy, authorities said.

Deputies said a search was underway for 21-year-old Gabriel Laradelara, who was last seen on Dec. 1 driving his 2003 black Infinity FX45 on Monterey Road at Rucker Avenue in Gilroy.

That vehicle was later found abandoned, deputies said.

On Sunday, deputies said a body near where Laradelara was last seen was found in unincorporated Gilroy.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death and identify the person.

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