FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WFRV) – The 19-year-old Fox Crossing man who was last seen on April 27 has been found, as police recovered his body on Tuesday morning, according to his family.
The family of Diego Alejandro Ramirez sent the following statement to Local 5:
“We are incredibly sad to learn our son’s body was found this morning by local police. Diego was a beloved son and brother, and we are heartbroken by this loss. We are overwhelmed with grief, but also so grateful for the love and support shown by the community while we searched for him. We also want to thank Detective Meredith Birmingham with the Fox Crossing Police Department for all her support. This isn’t the outcome we wanted. As we try to process this unimaginable loss, we kindly ask for privacy to grieve and honor Diego’s memory. Thank you for your prayers and compassion.”
The Ramirez family
Diego’s family had organized a search party through community members on Thursday, May 1, hoping to find him.
Ramirez had last been seen around 1:30 a.m. on April 27, 2025, near Elru Drive and Ninth Street along the Menasha and Fox Crossing border.
Local 5 has reached out to the Fox Crossing Police Department and will update this story with more details as they become available.
