SODUS, N.Y. -- Immigrant rights groups are speaking out following the death of 18-year old Selena Hidalgo-Calderon.

The migrant worker was found buried last month on the Sodus farm where she worked and lived.

Her son, 14-month-old Owen Hidalgo-Calderon, is still missing. The search for him was called off this weekend.

Selena's boyfriend, Alberto Reyes, admitted to hiding and burying her body last month. He remains the main suspect in the case.

Immigrant rights groups say there are some policies that could help prevent tragedies like this.

They say Selena had a car, but no license — leaving someone feeling stuck if dealing with a domestic violence situation.

“What happened to Selena is preventable with different laws and different policies. Selena was one of several local women who I know that are survivors of domestic violence and domestic abuse. Sadly in this country, women who are murdered are more likely to be murdered by an intimate partner. Domestic abuse is a very serious danger and farm worker women – like all women – need to be able to access resources that help keep them safe,” said Carly Fox, an organizer with Worker Justice Center of NY.

Selena's mother was expected at the news conference, but said she was not feeling well. In a statement she said "immigrants are not evil — the suspect who did this is." She also wants the search to continue for her grandson.