Jalisco prosecutors return belongings to family of murdered influencer Valeria Márquez; salon up for rent

Jalisco prosecutors have officially released the beauty salon owned by the late influencer Valeria Márquez, returning all of her personal belongings and business assets to her family. The establishment, known as Blossom The Beauty Lounge and located in Plaza Santamaría, was desequestered by authorities on August 8, 2026, as it was no longer required for the ongoing investigation into her femicide.

Blanca Trujillo, the vice prosecutor for missing persons in Jalisco, confirmed the formal handover of the premises. All furniture, business inventory, and personal items that had been held in custody were returned to Márquez's family. The legal possession of the property has now reverted to its owner, who has subsequently decided to put the commercial space back up for rent after completing the necessary procedures.

Despite the release of the salon, the Jalisco Prosecutor's Office clarified that the case is far from closed. Authorities are actively pursuing additional individuals believed to be involved in the crime. Among those already facing charges is Ramón Ángel Álvarez, alias ‘El R-1,’ identified as the alleged ringleader who ordered the attack at the behest of his son, Francisco Álvarez, Márquez's ex-partner, who remains a fugitive.

Another key figure in the investigation is Iván Martín ‘N’, who has been apprehended and accused of being a material co-perpetrator of the femicide. Following his judicial presentation on August 2, 2026, a judge ordered him to serve one year of preventive detention and set a three-month period for the closure of the complementary investigation.

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The property located in Plaza Santamaría was no longer required for the investigation's proceedings.