Two young men from Quito found dead in Puerto López after four-day disappearance

The bodies of Anthony Peñafiel and Dayan Sarmiento, both 22-year-old residents of Quito, were discovered with gunshot wounds in Puerto López, Manabí province, four days after they were reported missing. The young men had traveled to Manabí for tourism.

Preliminary information suggests that before their disappearance, the pair was intercepted by individuals on motorcycles and in a truck while touring the area. Authorities confirmed the discovery of the bodies after an extensive search, though specific details about the location and circumstances of their finding have not been released.

The Attorney General's Office (FGE) and the National Police are keeping the investigation under strict reserve as they work to clarify the double homicide and identify those responsible. As of now, no arrests have been made, nor has a possible motive been revealed.

This case has deeply shocked the families and friends of the victims. Authorities expect to release further details as the investigation progresses, aiming to shed light on the events that led to this tragic outcome. The lack of immediate information has left many questions unanswered regarding the sequence of events and the perpetrators.