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Seven Arrested in Shocking Mexico Deaths
30 Jun
Summary
- Chicago man Zafar Mawani and partner Guillermo Ortiz disappeared on May 20.
- Their remains were discovered in Ocoyoacac, Mexico, on June 17.
- Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with their deaths.

The remains of Zafar Mawani, a Chicago man, and his partner, Guillermo Ortiz, were discovered on June 17 in Ocoyoacac, Mexico. The couple had been last seen on May 20 in Huixquilucan. Their disappearance occurred as they reportedly went to meet someone about purchasing a mobility device.
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the couple's deaths. Some of those taken into custody allegedly led authorities to the location of the remains. Mawani's family has confirmed the discovery and expressed profound grief, while also vowing to keep his memory alive.
They described Mawani as authentic, grounded, and committed to building genuine connections. His family noted his lifelong devotion to his mother, for whom he was purchasing a mobility lift shortly before he disappeared. A GoFundMe has been established to create a memorial plaque for the couple in Oak Park, Illinois.