Suspected priest killer found dead in Sonora

The Sonora State Attorney General's Office announced the discovery of the man suspected of murdering priest Mario "N" in Guaymas. Julio César “N,” 39, was found dead on July 4, identified by fingerprints as the assailant of the 82-year-old priest. Investigations indicate the two men knew each other, as Julio César had previously done masonry work at the priest's home. He was reportedly allowed into the residence, where they interacted before the attack and theft of several items.

Julio César “N,” who worked as a bricklayer, was found deceased near an area known as La Cuadrita de San José. He sustained injuries from both a knife and firearms. A bicycle, identified by a witness as belonging to the murdered priest and stolen from his home on the day of the crime, was also found at the scene.

The Attorney General's Office of Sonora has an open investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the suspected perpetrator. They aim to explore all investigative avenues to fully clarify both the priest's homicide and Julio César's demise.