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Wounded teen survives 36 hours hidden, reveals family murder in Morelos; her health is guarded
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Crime & Justice

Wounded teen survives 36 hours hidden, reveals family murder in Morelos; her health is guarded

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An adolescent girl survived a brutal attack that killed four members of her family in Morelos, Mexico.
  • She hid for 36 hours before seeking help, leading authorities to the discovery of the bodies.
  • The teenager sustained stab wounds and is in guarded condition; an investigation into the multihomicide is underway.

A teenage girl in Jonacatepec, Morelos, survived a violent home invasion by hiding for 36 hours after a group of armed men attacked her family. The girl, who sustained stab wounds to her abdomen and arm, managed to escape and seek help from neighbors, leading authorities to discover the bodies of four family members.

The attack occurred Wednesday night when assailants broke into the family's home. The girl's quick thinking allowed her to conceal herself within the residence, saving her life while the others were killed. Paramedics stabilized the injured girl and transported her to a local hospital under police escort, where her condition is listed as guarded.

Police and forensic experts from the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) found four bodies inside the home, all bearing multiple stab wounds. The crime scene was secured by the Mexican Army and Morelos Police. The FGE has opened an investigation into the multihomicide, vowing to exhaust all leads to find those responsible. The investigation will proceed with a gender-perspective protocol, according to the prosecutor's office.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.