Mexico City prosecutors seek to question companions of young man who died during Reforma celebrations; possible responsibilities investigated
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexico City prosecutors are seeking to interview the three companions of a young man who died during World Cup celebrations.
- The 18-year-old died of bronchoaspiration after consuming a large amount of alcohol, according to a necropsy.
- Investigators are examining potential responsibilities of those who were with the victim, including allegations of theft.
Mexico City prosecutors are seeking to interview the three young people who were with 18-year-old Isaรญas Aparicio Trejo when he died during celebrations for the Mexican national team's World Cup victory. The FGJ is investigating potential responsibilities of those present, particularly concerning allegations that the victim was abandoned and robbed while unconscious.
May be responsibilities against the people who left him and of course also against the people who took his possessions.
A necropsy revealed that Isaรญas had a severe alcohol intoxication, with a blood alcohol content of 354 milligrams per 100 milliliters. He died of bronchoaspiration. The FGJ's coordinator for victim support, Gianni Rueda de Leรณn Iรฑigo, stated that they are looking into whether others present could be held responsible for leaving him in that state or for taking his possessions.
Isaรญas's mother, Brenda Trejo, expressed doubts about the cause of death and noted inconsistencies with the forensic doctor's findings. She also reported that the hospital initially did not return her son's clothing. After the FGJ intervened, the clothing was returned, but she observed marks that she felt were inconsistent with bronchoaspiration. Due to these concerns, the family has decided not to cremate the body, allowing for further investigation.
I see some marks that are not consistent with what you or what the forensic doctor said regarding bronchoaspiration.
Investigators have received a video circulating on social media that shows companions abandoning Isaรญas and one of them taking his backpack. The family identified one of the individuals in the video as a friend of Isaรญas, which prosecutors believe could help clarify the events leading to his death.
This opens up the possibility of knowing more about how the events happened. The young man on the floor, and it is also known that...
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.