Overview
- Tijuana municipal police detained Érick N., 44, in the 10 de Mayo neighborhood after his mother called authorities about a body in his car.
- Officers found a woman in the front passenger seat, and Red Cross paramedics confirmed she showed no signs of life.
- According to police, the detainee said the killing happened in Los Angeles/Long Beach before he crossed at San Ysidro in a gray Dodge Charger with California plates.
- Local reports identify the victim as Araceli (Aracely) Romero, about 45, originally from Baja California and residing in Long Beach.
- The case was turned over to the Baja California attorney general, U.S. authorities were notified, and officials say agencies are sharing information to locate the crime scene and determine next steps.