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Co-Defendant Gets 17 Years for Killing of 14-Year-Old ‘Chechito’ in Durango Bakery

Prosecutors continue to search for the bakery owner accused of firing the fatal shot, with another suspect jailed pending trial.

Overview

  • Uriel “N” was convicted via an abbreviated procedure and sentenced to 17 years and 6 months after a one-eighth reduction from the 20-year minimum due to no prior record.
  • Sebastián, known as “Chechito,” was a 14-year-old with autism killed on September 6 inside Panadería Durango in Gómez Palacio.
  • According to the ministerial investigation, Isaac and Uriel restrained the boy while Dante “N” played a Russian roulette–style game with a revolver that fired a fatal shot to the chest.
  • Isaac “N” was formally linked to process on September 13 for coauthorship in qualified homicide, given a 60-day complementary investigation period, and remanded to the Cereso in Durango, facing a possible 20–50 years if convicted.
  • Authorities say Dante “N” remains a fugitive and ask the public to share tips to 618 137 36 61 with anonymity guaranteed, as the family and community hold marches and vigils seeking accountability.