A man considered ‘dangerous’ is on the run following the abduction of a toddler and the fatal beating of her mother and grandmother, according to authorities.
The gruesome discovery was made by shocked family members who entered a residence in Cuautitlán, Mexico, where they found the lifeless bodies of Cindy de Jesús, 25, and her 52-year-old mother, Teresita. Meanwhile, a six-year-old child was found locked in a bathroom, crying.
Three-year-old Erika Camila, the missing child, was located early the next morning by law enforcement at a nearby apartment in Tultepec. However, the suspected perpetrator, identified as Antonio ‘N’, managed to escape from the scene.
As of last evening, Antonio was still at large. Cuautitlán Mayor Juana Carrillo Luna confirmed that the three-year-old girl was under the care of authorities.
Investigators believe that a hammer discovered at the crime scene was used by Antonio to fatally assault Cindy and Teresita, as evident from the blunt force trauma observed on their bodies. Additionally, the family’s pet chihuahua was found deceased nearby, and several items were missing from the premises.
Rafael Tavera Guadarrama, Teresita’s brother, recounted that he received a distress call from his sister in the United States, prompting him to check on their grandmother upon her request.
Detailing the tragic event, Rafael explained, “My sister phoned me from the United States and asked me to go to my sister’s house because she wasn’t answering her calls. When we arrived, we were met with a terrible scene. We refrained from touching anything and immediately contacted the police.”
He added that the six-year-old boy, who was found locked in a room, disclosed, “My dad is a bad person, he killed my mom.” Rafael expressed concern for the child’s emotional state and highlighted that his disabled sister had no means to defend herself against the violence inflicted upon her.
Moreover, Teresita had previously reported Antonio to authorities for domestic abuse after he allegedly caused severe injuries to three-year-old Erika’s femur. However, the investigation was closed following Cindy’s assertion that it was an accidental incident.