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Journalist Found Dead After Abduction in Veracruz
5 Jul
Summary
- Journalist Roxana Guzmán Ramírez abducted from home June 2.
- Suspect revealed location of journalist's remains after arrest.
- Eight people detained, including police and alleged cartel members.
Journalist Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, director of the digital news outlet Pulso Informativo del Sureste, was confirmed killed after being abducted over a month ago. She was taken from her home in Nanchital on June 2 by armed individuals.
Her remains were found on a rural property between Ixhuatlán del Sureste and Moloacán. The location was revealed by suspect José del Carmen Cadena Escayola, alias "Delta 7," after his arrest in Coatzacoalcos.
Authorities have detained eight people in connection with the journalist's murder. Detainees include four alleged members of the criminal group Grupo Sombra and four municipal police officers from Ixhuatlán del Sureste, accused of aiding the group.
