They locate a lifeless prisoner in custody at the Culiacán penitentiary; an armed group had deprived her of her freedom

A body was found dead near the Culiacán prison in Sinaloa state, Mexico, according to authorities. The victim, identified as María de los Ángeles “N,” 35 years old, had been held captive by an armed group before being discovered deceased. She was located in the Piggy Back area, south of Culiacán’s city center, near warehouses and a gas station. Her body showed signs of having been restrained with handcuffs for several hours and tied at the feet. María de los Ángeles was reported missing by her family after an armed group stormed her home in the Santa Rocío neighborhood, specifically on Monte Carmelo street, close to the prison where she worked. The incident occurred late Tuesday, and her disappearance was confirmed shortly thereafter. Authorities received a call from her relatives reporting the forced abduction, which led to the issuance of a search notice by the State Attorney General's Office. The notice described her as a woman of robust build, standing 1.65 meters tall, with wavy dark brown hair. The police and naval forces were among the first responders to arrive at the scene where her body was found. According to reports, she was taken from her residence by individuals armed with weapons who arrived in a sport utility vehicle. They forcibly removed her from the house, leaving behind a trail of violence and fear in the community. Prior to her discovery, the Secretariat of Public Security announced that María de los Ángeles had been kidnapped by an armed group. This information came just hours before her body was found in the Piggy Back area. The location where she was found is known for its proximity to commercial areas and transportation hubs, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her death and the possible involvement of organized crime groups operating in the region. Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of death or the exact time when María de los Ángeles was last seen alive. However, the presence of handprint marks on her hands suggests she was restrained for an extended period. The investigation into her death is ongoing, with officials working to determine whether her killing was related to her work at the prison or other factors connected to her abduction. In addition to this case, other incidents involving violence and disappearances have been reported in different parts of the country. In Hidalgo state, an armed attack left one person dead, and two suspects were detained. Meanwhile, in Michoacán, security reinforcements have been deployed in citrus and avocado-producing regions following concerns over criminal activity. These developments highlight the broader context of insecurity affecting multiple states in Mexico. Separately, in Culiacán, another incident has drawn attention: the disappearance of two young children, aged three and eleven, who went missing in the same city. While these cases appear unrelated, they underscore the growing concern over public safety and the need for increased efforts to combat crime and protect vulnerable populations. The situation in Culiacán continues to draw scrutiny from both local and national authorities. As investigations proceed, more details about the circumstances leading to María de los Ángeles' death are expected to emerge, potentially shedding light on the broader patterns of violence and lawlessness in the region.