Body found in bags in Chetumal neighborhood prompts investigation

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — A human body wrapped in black bags was found in the residential section of the El Paraíso neighborhood in Chetumal on Monday morning, prompting a rapid response from local and state authorities.

The victim, identified as a man approximately 30 years old with signs of torture, was discovered at the end of Erick Paolo Martínez Avenue, in an area away from the urban center near the ranch known as Los Monos. The discovery was made by a woman walking through the area, raising concern among residents who noted that incidents of this magnitude are not frequent in the region.

This finding occurs in a context where security in Quintana Roo remains a priority, amid an increase in cases related to violence and disappearances. Police cordoned off the scene and requested the intervention of the State Attorney General’s Office, which has already initiated corresponding investigations. The scene was secured to preserve evidence, and the body was transported by the Forensic Medical Service to perform an autopsy and determine the precise cause of death.

Advancements in analysis and collected evidence suggest the victim may have been a victim of illegal deprivation of liberty before his murder, although authorities have not confirmed specific circumstances. The Ministerial Police continue with several lines of investigation, conducting operations in the surrounding areas to identify possible perpetrators and establish the motivations for the crime. Police presence in the area remains active, reinforcing surveillance in a sensitive point of the city, given the need to find those responsible for this violent act.

This incident reveals the importance of maintaining coordinated actions to strengthen security in communities, especially in regions facing challenges in crime incidence and in the perception of citizen security. The rapid response from authorities seeks not only to clarify the murder but also to prevent similar future events in the area.