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Durango Prosecutors Probe Death of 14-Year-Old After Alleged Unauthorized Breast Enlargement

The inquiry follows a complaint from her father, who disputes a death certificate citing a respiratory illness.

Overview

  • Paloma Nicole Arellano Escobedo died in a Durango hospital on Saturday, September 20, a week after the reported procedure.
  • Her father, Carlos Arellano, says he was unaware of any surgery and discovered implants and scars during her funeral.
  • The death certificate lists cerebral edema due to a respiratory illness, a conclusion the family contests as a cover-up.
  • After the funeral, he filed a complaint, and the Durango Prosecutor's Office has confirmed an investigation is underway.
  • Reporting cites NeedToKnow for initial details, with separate articles referencing other cosmetic-surgery fatalities to highlight safety concerns.