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Prosecutor Reports Six Preliminary DNA Matches After 22 Bodies Found in Mexicali Graves

An expanded forensic unit now leads reviews of reopened case files during ongoing searches.

Overview

  • Authorities say 22 victims have been exhumed from 10 clandestine graves in the Miguel Alemán reserve, after three were recovered from a newly opened pit this week.
  • The state prosecutor said six sets of remains produced preliminary hits against the FGE genetic database, with 15 profiles developed so far and confirmations pending before notifying families.
  • Forensic teams report a consistent pattern of advanced burning and fragmentation, with bodies buried with wood and many dating an estimated two to four years old, complicating identification.
  • The governor ordered a comprehensive investigation as the FGE reviews and reopens case files, and officials have indicated evidence pointing to participation by some municipal police.
  • Collective search groups and security agencies continue excavations with limited equipment, and one group says at least 17 suspected graves still await review in the area.