Personal belongings found near body of missing woman in Quito

Personal belongings discovered near the site where Nathaly Mafla's body was found have become crucial elements in the investigation into her disappearance and death. Mafla vanished five days ago in Quito, and authorities located her body in a ravine approximately 20 meters deep, in an area with dense vegetation that complicated access.

Investigators found several items near the body, which have been placed under chain of custody. These include a tablet, a glasses case, a wallet containing personal documents, headphones, keys, a phone charger, a pencil case with daily items, and a beige purse with a bank card, makeup accessories, a keychain, and a black headband. Notably, a national ID card bearing Nathaly Mafla Castillo's name was among the recovered effects. The presence of these items is particularly noteworthy as surveillance videos did not show her carrying a bag.

Reconstruction of Mafla's last known movements led police to the La Vicentina sector, based on security camera footage. Drones were used to search the area where her body was eventually found. Authorities are investigating all collected evidence, including the personal effects, to piece together the events preceding her death. The scene showed signs of alteration before specialized teams arrived, prompting the activation of protocols to document and collect all available evidence for further analysis by specialized units.