Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC 🇲🇽 Mexico El Financiero (ES)

Karina and Alexandro, missing in Puebla: Suspected murderer of the couple arrested

A suspected murderer of the missing couple Karina and Alexandro has been arrested in Puebla after investigations revealed a financial motive connected to a previous business relationship.

The authorities in Puebla have arrested a man suspected of murdering Karina and Alexandro, a couple who were parents and affiliated with Instituto Oriente. The suspect was reportedly a friend and business associate of the couple and allegedly owed them a considerable sum of money, which is being considered as a potential motive for the double murder. Investigations led the authorities to conduct a search in the Iskali neighborhood of San Andrés Cholula where they verified the suspect's connection to the crime.

During the investigation, law enforcement officials seized computing equipment that played a critical role in building the case against the suspect. The analysis of this seized data helped confirm the suspect's involvement and tracing his movements, ultimately leading to his arrest. The ongoing investigation is focusing on financial issues that may have escalated to violence, with the authorities keen on unraveling the details surrounding the couple's tragic end.

Puebla's governor, Alejandro Armenta, indicated that he had spoken with the eldest child of the couple, showing an emotional connection to the case and highlighting the impact of this crime on the local community. While details remain limited as the investigation unfolds, the incident has raised concerns about safety and crime in the area, prompting citizens to discuss accountability and justice in similar cases.

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