Ciudad Juárez, February 8 – Two bodies, found wrapped in a blanket, were discovered on the morning of Sunday, February 8, at the intersection of Vicente Guerrero and Francisco Villa streets in the San Isidro neighborhood of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Both victims exhibited visible signs of violence, according to initial reports from authorities.
Discovery and Initial Findings
The discovery was reported to the 911 emergency number on Sunday morning. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officials confirmed the presence of the two deceased individuals. One of the bodies reportedly showed signs of decapitation, with a cephalic extremity located adjacent to the site.
Authorities Secure the Area
Elements of the Municipal Public Security Secretariat and the Mexican Army promptly arrived at the location, securing the area to facilitate the work of forensic experts from the State Attorney General’s Office. These experts initiated the collection of evidence and began the corresponding investigations.
Forensic Procedures Underway
Subsequently, a unit from the Forensic Medical Service (SEMEFO) arrived to retrieve the bodies. They were transported to appropriate facilities where legal autopsies will be performed. These autopsies are crucial for establishing the cause of death and initiating the identification process for the victims.
Lack of Further Information
As of now, authorities have not released additional information regarding this violent incident. Details concerning the identity of the victims or potential perpetrators remain undisclosed.
Context of Insecurity in Chihuahua
This incident occurs amidst ongoing concerns about insecurity in the state of Chihuahua. Recent news from the region includes the death of a canine agent during a police intervention in El Fresno, Chihuahua, and the passing of a 16-year-old adolescent following a rollover accident in Colinas del Sol, Chihuahua. Furthermore, an elderly woman was linked to a process for allegedly taking her grandson from Chihuahua to Mexico City.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding this latest discovery in Ciudad Juárez and to bring those responsible to justice.