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Moorhead Protest Seeks Answers in Ramirez Death<\/h2>\n

MOORHEAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Dozens gathered Saturday, July 11, seeking answers about Sahar Ramirez\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

Ramirez was found dead near the Red River on June 30. She had been reported missing five days earlier.<\/p>\n

The protest took place outside a Moorhead business linked to Ramirez\u2019s husband. Many attendees said they did not know the family.<\/p>\n

Joe Morones, a friend of Ramirez, described her as humble, kind, and guided by strong values.<\/p>\n

He said Ramirez was a good person who did not deserve what happened.<\/p>\n

Family Calls for Answers<\/h2>\n

Ramirez\u2019s brother, Hayder Alkhafaji, organized the demonstration. He said the family wants accountability and a full case review.<\/p>\n

Alkhafaji said the protest addressed concerns beyond his sister\u2019s death. He said families affected by abuse deserve support and protection.<\/p>\n

Dilworth Police investigated a 2022 domestic abuse case involving Ramirez\u2019s husband. Police later recommended three charges to Clay County prosecutors.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors declined to file those charges more than a year after the recommendation. No charges resulted from that earlier investigation.<\/p>\n

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Sahar Ramirez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taha Alkhafaji, another brother of Ramirez, said the decision caused anger and heartbreak within the family.<\/p>\n

He said relatives felt their concerns had not received enough attention.<\/p>\n

Community Members Join Protest<\/h2>\n

Jayne Groneberg attended despite having no earlier connection to Ramirez or her family.<\/p>\n

Groneberg said her own experience with psychological abuse led her to support the demonstration.<\/p>\n

She said long-term abuse caused lasting harm and eventually contributed to her disability.<\/p>\n

Other attendees also called for closer attention to domestic violence concerns. They said victims and families need clear answers from public agencies.<\/p>\n

Investigation Remains Open<\/h2>\n

Moorhead Police<\/a> said the investigation into Ramirez\u2019s death remains open.<\/p>\n

Toxicology results were still pending at the time of the protest.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not announced a cause or manner of death. They also have not announced charges connected to Ramirez\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

The case remains under review by Moorhead Police. Updates may be posted on the department\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

Residents can also review information from the Clay County Attorney\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone experiencing domestic violence can seek confidential support through the National Domestic Violence Hotline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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