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Guerrero Toddler Killing: Body Released to Family After Necropsy Confirms Strangulation

Police have detained the child's mother and stepfather as the homicide investigation proceeds.

Overview

  • Servicio Médico Forense released the two-year-old’s body to relatives early Wednesday afternoon after required documentation was completed by the maternal grandmother.
  • The necropsy determined the child died from strangulation following a prolonged beating that lasted several hours.
  • Authorities detained the mother, Olga María “N” (21), and the stepfather, Elder Alexis “N” (20), as probable responsible parties in the case.
  • Neighbors reported hearing the child crying and calling for help for about two hours on January 6 before silence, with police later confirming the death around 1 p.m.
  • Press reports indicate the adults used crystal meth and tried to conceal the crime for hours, while family members described a prior pattern of domestic violence.