Feb 18 • 15:35 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico Milenio (ES)

Arrest warrant executed against young man involved in the murder of a family of interpreters in Morelia

A second suspect has been arrested in the kidnapping and murder of a family of Mexican Sign Language interpreters in Morelia, which occurred on January 15.

The Attorney General's Office of Michoacán has announced the arrest of Dilan Kaled 'N', the second individual implicated in the kidnapping and murder of Megan, a young girl, and her parents, Anayeli 'N' and Víctor Manuel 'N', both interpreters of Mexican Sign Language. This tragic event took place on January 15 in Morelia and has resulted in a shockwave throughout the local community as well as the national Deaf community. The arrest was coordinated with multiple law enforcement agencies, reflecting a strong collaborative effort to address the serious crime in this case.

Dilan Kaled 'N' was located in the Doctores neighborhood of the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City as a result of a judicial order. The successful apprehension was made possible through the cooperation of the Specialized Investigation Subsecretariat of the Public Security Secretariat, the Attorney General's Office of Mexico City, and the Secretary of Citizen Security and Protection. Following the arrest, he was presented before the appropriate judicial authority as mandated by the issued order, indicating the ongoing legal proceedings will continue to unfold.

The shocking nature of this crime, which involved the tragic loss of a child and parents who contributed significantly to the Deaf community through their work as interpreters, has sparked widespread outrage and sadness. With this second arrest, authorities continue to emphasize their commitment to resolving violent crimes and addressing the safety concerns in Michoacán, a region that has been afflicted by organized crime and violence in recent years.

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