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Bodyguard of Farath Coronel, known as “La Diabla,” arrested as suspected killer

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mexican authorities arrested Elías “N,” a former bodyguard of television personality Farath Coronel, known as “La Diabla,” over his suspected involvement in Coronel’s killing.
  • Investigators are examining the death of Coronel, a 41-year-old member of the LGBTIQ+ community who was found dead in Cuautitlán Izcalli.
  • Prosecutors placed the suspect before a public prosecutor, who will determine his legal status.

Authorities in Mexico’s State of Mexico arrested Elías “N,” who worked as security for Farath Coronel, known in the entertainment world as “La Diabla.” Prosecutors are investigating him for his probable involvement in Coronel’s homicide.

Coronel, a 41-year-old television personality who appeared as a clairvoyant, was found dead on the morning of Friday, Sept. 4, at a property in the Bosques del Lago development in Cuautitlán Izcalli. Relatives found him lying on the floor of a room.

The State Attorney General’s Office said the detainee had served as the victim’s security guard. Coronel was identified as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community and was known publicly as Farath or “La Diabla.”

Elías “N” was placed before a public prosecutor, who will determine his legal situation. The arrest does not resolve the case, and the investigation into Coronel’s death continues.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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