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Judge Links Four UNAM Security Workers to Criminal Case in Cruz Azul Fan’s Death

Prosecutors have a three‑month window following a forensic finding of death by strangulation.

Overview

  • A control judge at Reclusorio Oriente initiated criminal proceedings against four UNAM security employees for qualified homicide tied to the Oct. 25 incident at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.
  • The court ordered justified pretrial detention for the defendants at Reclusorio Oriente and set a three‑month period for complementary investigation.
  • The city forensic institute (Incifo) concluded that Rodrigo Mondragón died from asphyxia by strangulation according to the official autopsy.
  • UNAM stated it provided requested surveillance footage to Mexico City prosecutors and is cooperating with the investigation.
  • Accounts differ between guards who report a collapse after aggressive, intoxicated behavior and relatives and witnesses who allege beatings and delayed notification, fueling protests by Cruz Azul supporters and concern among students.