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Investigation into disappearance and death in Puebla

Overview

Authorities in Puebla, Mexico, launched a search operation at Mercado Morelos to locate 41-year-old María Luisa Trinidad Velázquez after she disappeared earlier in the week. Investigators used GPS data from her mobile device to focus efforts on a food establishment within the market. During the search, individuals allegedly linked to ‘Los Toscano’—a group reportedly associated with extortion and market control—intervened to obstruct the investigation.

On September 13, the body of a woman was discovered in a rural area near the Chachapa Industrial Park in Amozoc. Authorities believe the victim may be Trinidad Velázquez. The body was found bound and with gunshot wounds, accompanied by a written message presumably related to criminal activity. The Fiscalía General del Estado de Puebla is investigating potential motives involving extortion at the market or conflicts between criminal organizations.

Entities

Mercado Morelos · María Luisa N. · Los Toscano · San Salvador Chachapa · Fiscalía General del Estado

Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Body of missing woman found in Amozoc, Puebla

    The body of a woman, believed to be missing person María Luisa N., was found with gunshot wounds and a criminal message near Chachapa, Puebla. Investigations into the motive are ongoing.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Authorities search Mercado Morelos for missing woman

    Authorities are searching Mercado Morelos in Puebla for María Luisa Trinidad Velázquez, 41, whose GPS signal places her inside the market following her disappearance.

Sources

carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · cincoradio.com.mx · oronoticiaspuebla.com