Ten-year-old Perla Alison Found Dead After Four-Day Search in Mexico City
Perla Alison, the ten-year-old girl who disappeared last week in the Santa Martha Acatitla neighborhood, has been found dead. Her body was discovered Tuesday evening in an abandoned lot near the Constitución de 1917 metro station, ending a four-day search that mobilized authorities and citizens across Mexico.
A Quick Trip That Turned Into a Tragedy
Perla left her family’s home on Friday to buy candy at a nearby store. When she failed to return, relatives alerted police, and an Amber Alert was issued nationwide. Volunteers canvassed streets, distributed flyers, and flooded social-media platforms with her photo in hopes of locating her safely.
Grim Discovery Near the Metro
On Tuesday, a neighbor living close to a rundown building noticed a strong odor and called emergency services. Officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security sealed off the area. Forensic specialists from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office later recovered the child’s body, which showed clear signs of violence.
Authorities Open Femicide Investigation
Prosecutors have launched a femicide inquiry—Mexico’s highest category for gender-based homicide. Early evidence points to physical and sexual abuse; however, an autopsy will provide the official cause of death. Investigators are now reviewing security-camera footage and interviewing residents to identify suspects.
Public Outrage and Demands for Justice
Perla’s disappearance had already drawn widespread attention, but news of her death has intensified anger and sorrow. Women’s-rights activists, community leaders, and ordinary citizens are calling for swift arrests and harsh sentences. Many argue that Perla’s case highlights the daily dangers facing girls and women in the capital.
A Community in Mourning
In Santa Martha Acatitla, neighbors have placed flowers, candles, and handwritten notes outside Perla’s home, promising not to let her death fade into statistics. Her family, devastated by the loss, says they will keep fighting until those responsible are behind bars.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as they continue to piece together the final hours of Perla Alison’s life
