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Judge Orders Preventive Detention for First Suspect in Mexico City Double Homicide Case

A judge ordered Nery “N” held in preventive detention, signaling the first court action from sweeping raids tied to the May 20 attack.

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Overview

  • Authorities confirmed the legality of Nery “N”’s detention and ordered her transfer to the Santa Martha Acatitla women’s prison.
  • Her next hearing is set for Monday, August 25, when the court will decide whether to formally link her to prosecution.
  • She is one of 13 people detained in 11 coordinated searches across Mexico City and the State of Mexico that targeted planning, surveillance and logistics roles.
  • Prosecutors say six of the 13 already had arrest warrants for homicide and criminal association, and none of the detainees are identified as the gunman or the masterminds.
  • Charges presented in court include homicide, feminicide and criminal association, as investigators continue to pursue the principal assailants and clarify motive.