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Four Siblings Missing From Acapulco Found Safe in Morelos, Returned to Family

Officials located them after an interagency search triggered by a Locatel alert.

Overview

  • María del Rosario (13), Grisel (12), Jesús Gerardo (10) and Yoel (8) were found alive in Jojutla, Morelos, and the Morelos prosecutor said evaluations confirmed they were not crime victims and their stay was voluntary.
  • The four were reintegrated to their family following medical and psychological assessments, according to the Fiscaleda General del Estado de Morelos.
  • Their disappearance was publicized on September 20 via Locatel after they were last seen on September 17 at a river in the rural Acapulco community known as El 30.
  • Guerrero authorities opened an investigation oficio and, with Sedena, Semar, Guardia Nacional, FGR and SSPC, conducted field work and intelligence efforts that led to the location in Morelos.
  • Family accounts allege the children left home due to mistreatment by their father, a claim that remains under investigation as authorities clarify the circumstances of their departure.