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Puebla Prosecutors Identify BUAP Student Found Dead in Río Alseseca

Forensic reports say craniofacial trauma is compatible with a fall while investigators keep files open to determine how the injuries occurred.

Overview

  • The Fiscalía General del Estado de Puebla formally identified the body on September 23 as Hugo Alejandro Hernández Tello, a 25‑year‑old student reported missing on September 5.
  • A necropsy by SEMEFO concluded the cause of death was craniofacial trauma with injuries judged compatible with a fall and no other surface signs of violence were found.
  • Forensic anthropology and odontology work by INCIFO helped confirm identity using age and stature estimates, a left index fingernail deformity, and missing third molars.
  • The body was recovered in a state of decomposition from the Río Alseseca at Colonia Lomas de San Miguel and was transferred to the medical examiner for study.
  • The state prosecutor said investigative files and diligences will remain open to clarify the exact mechanics and circumstances of the death and the BUAP issued condolences to the family.