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Two Colombian Musicians Missing on Mexico Tour Found Dead Near Mexico City

Investigators have opened a homicide case with military support following family identifications.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the remains as Bayron Sánchez (B‑King), 31, and Jorge Luis Herrera (Regio Clown), 35, after bodies found on Sept. 17 in Cocotitlán matched missing-person profiles.
  • Prosecutors said the musicians were last seen on Sept. 16 leaving a gym in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood, a determination based on testimonies and video analysis.
  • Mexico State’s Attorney General opened a homicide investigation, while Mexico City prosecutors coordinated with state counterparts during the forensic process.
  • Mexico’s federal security apparatus said the military will assist civilian investigators, and President Claudia Sheinbaum noted coordination with Colombian authorities.
  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the killings and blamed international mafias, as local outlets reported a narco-message near the remains, a claim not confirmed by prosecutors and with motive still undetermined.