Five Bodies Found in a State of Decomposition in Ciudad Juárez 

Five young people, three women and two men, were found dead and with signs of torture inside a house in the Parajes de San Jose subdivision in Ciudad Juarez.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4, members of the Municipal Public Security Secretariat (SSPM) responded to a call at a house in the Parajes de San José subdivision, southeast of Ciudad Juarez. Inside the house, located at the intersection of Costa Brava and Costa Serena streets, the bodies of five young people – three women and two men – were found, all with visible signs of torture.

Neighbors in the area were the ones who alerted 911, after noticing foul smells coming from the house for several days. They also mentioned to local authorities that blood stains were observed near the main entrance.

Victims were handcuffed and had signs of extreme violence.

SSPM agents went to the site and, after verifying the reports, entered the house. Inside they found the bodies lying face down, lined up in the living room. They also revealed that the victims were approximately 25 years old.

According to initial reports, the bodies showed clear signs of violence: they were bound, with multiple blood stains, and in an advanced state of decomposition.

Relatives were already looking for them; authorities secured the house.

After the discovery, the scene was guarded by elements of the three levels of government. Agents from the Northern District Prosecutor’s Office and the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Women initiated the corresponding procedures, including the removal of evidence and taking of photographic samples.

The authorities haven’t yet confirmed the identity of the victims or the possible motive for the crime, but have initiated an investigation to clarify what happened.

Sources: Azteca Chihuahua, El Heraldo de Juárez, Lety Villarreal, Street View