# Homicide of chef Ubaldo Mejía Sánchez

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/homicide-of-chef-ubaldo-meja-snchez
> Updated: 2026-09-18T17:55:36.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

On September 17, 2026, authorities discovered the body of Ubaldo Mejía Sánchez, a 29-year-old chef, in his home in the Dos Caminos neighborhood of Veracruz. Investigators believe the cause of death was wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon.

Mejía Sánchez ran a small food business from his residence. Following the discovery of his body by a neighbor, state police and the Secretariat of the Navy secured the area. The Veracruz Institute of High Cuisine and Pastry issued a statement regarding the loss of their graduate, while local residents and family members have called for justice.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Mexico reports multiple fatal incidents across several states

Several fatal incidents have been reported across Mexico, including the killing of a chef in Veracruz, the death of a teenager in Chiapas, and multiple other deaths in Coahuila and Tamaulipas.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chef-ubaldo-meja-snchez-found-dead-in-veracruz-home

### 2026-08-27: Metepec authorities find body of missing man

The body of a 47-year-old man, identified as Ubaldo, was found in an advanced state of decomposition in Metepec, Mexico, after being reported missing in August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metepec-authorities-find-body-of-missing-man

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