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First Arrest Made in Death of 13‑Year‑Old at Private Militarized Academy

The detention follows forensic findings that list asphyxia by submersion and could broaden a criminal inquiry into alleged systemic abuse at the school.

Overview

  • Danna Yanina N, 18, was arrested after she went to give a statement and a judge ordered her held in preventive custody following a lengthy hearing on Thursday.
  • Official autopsy and specialized peritajes concluded the cause of death was asphyxia by submersion and the Tamaulipas prosecutor opened the investigation under the feminicidio protocol.
  • Investigators have added testimony from five minors and at least one adult to the file and say some scientific evidence contradicts parts of those declarations.
  • The victim’s mother says five adults took part in abuses and demands more arrests while ex‑student and parent testimonies describe corporal punishment, food deprivation and forced night exercise at the private academy.
  • State and federal rights bodies have urged an exhaustive, gender‑sensitive probe of the privately run school that is registered with state education authorities but not part of the armed forces, and authorities say further detentions or charges remain possible as the inquiry continues.