Perla Alison, 10, vanished on Friday after leaving home to buy candy in Santa Martha Acatitla. When she didn’t return, her family alerted police, triggering a nationwide Amber Alert. Volunteers and authorities searched intensely, distributing flyers and sharing her photo online.
On Tuesday evening, a neighbor near the Constitución de 1917 metro station reported a foul smell. Police discovered Perla’s body in an abandoned lot. Forensic experts confirmed “clear signs of violence.”
Authorities have opened a femicide investigation, Mexico’s highest charge for gender-based killings. Early findings suggest “physical and sexual abuse,” though the full cause of death awaits autopsy. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing locals.
News of Perla’s death has sparked public outrage. “We want justice,” many activists and citizens demanded, calling for urgent arrests. Her case reflects broader concerns about the safety of girls and women in Mexico City.
In mourning, neighbors have placed flowers and candles at her family’s home. “We will not let her become just another statistic,” said one community member. Authorities continue urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation deepens.
