Bodies of Missing Students Discovered on the Border of Puebla and Oaxaca
Authorities have confirmed the tragic fate of nine missing students who were last seen traveling in Mexico. The group, which disappeared on February 27 while vacationing in Oaxaca, was found dismembered in a vehicle on the border of Puebla and Oaxaca on Sunday.
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According to the New York Post, the victims—four women and five men, aged 19 to 30—were found in the trunk of an abandoned dark gray Volkswagen Vento registered in Tlaxcala. All victims reportedly suffered gunshot wounds and torture. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation, but no suspects have been identified.
MASACRE DE ESTUDIANTES
EN PUEBLA.
ABANDONAN LOS CUERPOS DESMEMBRADOS DE 9 ESTUDIANTES reportados como desaparecidos desde el pasado 27 de febrero cuando viajaron a playas de Oaxaca, fueron 5 hombres y 4 mujeres unos dentro del automóvil y otros a un costado— Citlali CarvajaI (@CitlaCarvajaI) March 3, 2025
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Who Were the Victims?
Authorities identified eight out of nine victims:
- Angie Lizeth
- Leslie
- Brenda Mariel
- Jacqueline Ailet
- Noemi Yamileth
- Raul Emmanuel
- Ruben Antonio
- Rolando Armando
One victim remains unidentified, and officials are urging family members to come forward to aid in the investigation.
Authorities Respond to the Investigation
The Attorney General’s Office in Puebla is leading the case, working closely with authorities from Tlaxcala and Oaxaca. However, no suspects or arrests have been reported.
