# Mexico homicide investigations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260729-mexico-homicide-investigations > Updated: 2026-07-29T19:40:10.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2. In early July 2026 authorities in Guanajuato reported the discovery of unidentified bodies in two neighbourhoods, launching local investigations. Later that month three additional victims were found on a highway in Oaxaca near Santa Catarina Jiquilá. The victims showed injuries from a short‑bladed weapon and a white SEAT Ibiza was recovered at the scene. A multidisciplinary team from the state attorney‑general’s office opened a qualified homicide probe, employing forensic and scientific protocols. On 29 July 2026 the Fiscalía General del Estado de Oaxaca formally opened the qualified homicide investigation, reiterating the involvement of specialists from the Institute of Forensic Services, the Agency of State Investigations and the Regional Vice‑Prosecutor’s Office, and confirming the victims remained unidentified and the presence of the SEAT Ibiza. On 30 July 2026 investigators located the same three bodies on the “El Portillo” stretch of the highway (km 13+200) near Santa María Amialtepec, confirming they were tied with metal handcuffs and suffered injuries from a short‑blunt weapon. The FGEO reaffirmed the case as a qualified homicide with advantage, deploying additional forensic analysis. No arrests have been reported yet. These linked incidents illustrate a pattern of violent, unidentified homicides across multiple Mexican regions and the coordinated, multidisciplinary response of state authorities. ## Claims - Three bodies were found on the highway connecting Santa Catarina Juquila and Yolotepec. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The bodies were located at kilometer 13+200 in the area known as “El Portillo”. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Victims had injuries produced by a short‑bladed weapon. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The victims were unidentified at the time of discovery. (corroborated by 5 sources) - A white SEAT Ibiza vehicle was found at the scene. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The State Attorney General's Office of Oaxaca opened a qualified homicide investigation. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The investigation team includes specialists from the Institute of Forensic Services, the State Investigation Agency (AEI), and the Regional Vice‑Prosecutor’s Office. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The investigation applies scientific protocols to identify the perpetrators and determine motive. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Oaxaca highway triple homicide triggers forensic investigation Three unidentified men were found dead on Oaxaca’s highway at “El Portillo”, with machete‑type injuries and a SEAT Ibiza nearby; a forensic team launched a qualified homicide probe. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-authorities-raid-santa-elena-morgue-over-alleged-corpse-delivery-corruption ### 2026-07-10: Unidentified bodies found in two Guanajuato neighborhoods Two unidentified men were found dead in separate Guanajuato neighborhoods, prompting forensic examinations and police investigations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unidentified-bodies-found-in-two-guanajuato-neighborhoods --- Cite as: Mexico homicide investigations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260729-mexico-homicide-investigations