Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico – A man and a woman have been handed a 90-year prison sentence for their involvement in an aggravated kidnapping that took place in Ciudad Juárez on February 4, 2024. The victim of the abduction remains missing, despite the conviction of the perpetrators.
90-Year Sentence for Aggravated Kidnapping
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Specialized Unit for the Investigation of Disappeared or Unlocated Persons of the Northern Zone District Attorney’s Office announced that it had secured a 90-year prison sentence against Sergio Prisciliano B. V. and Mayra L. D. for the crime of aggravated kidnapping in Ciudad Juárez.
The incident occurred when the couple, accompanied by other individuals, arrived at a residence located at the intersection of De la Roca and José Antonio Pedroza streets in the Kilómetro 27 neighborhood. Using a firearm, they forced the victim into a car and abducted him.
Victim Still Missing After Abduction
According to official information provided by authorities, through expert opinions, interviews, and documents, it was proven that on February 4, 2024, the now-convicted individuals kidnapped a man who, to date, remains disappeared.
The Bravos Judicial District Trial Court issued the guilty verdict against the detainees. During the sentencing hearing, they received the lengthy prison sentence, which they are required to serve at Cereso Femenil number two (for Mayra L. D.) and Cereso Varonil number three (for Sergio Prisciliano B. V.) in this border city.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of insecurity in Chihuahua and the persistent issue of disappearances in the region. Authorities continue their efforts to locate the missing individual and bring further clarity to the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
This conviction serves as a strong message regarding the severity with which kidnapping cases are treated in the state of Chihuahua.
