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Suspect charged in murder of Cancun man found stuffed in suitcase

Cancun, Q.R. — A suspect has been charged for the April 5 murder of a Cancun man who was found stuffed in black bags. Preliminary information indicates that the accused, identified as Víctor Manuel “N”, along with three alleged accomplices, went to the victim’s home on April 5.

According to authorities, Víctor Manuel “N” and his three alleged accomplices are accused of killing the man “who they later wrapped in black plastic bags and put in a suitcase.” The incident happened in a private home in SM 70 of Cancun.

“Following the relevant investigations, it was established that the attackers used a shopping cart to take the victim out of the home during which Víctor Manuel “N” helped transport him to 18th Street in Supermanzana 66 where hours later, authorities discovered the victim’s body inside a suitcase.”

Authorities say that during their investigation, members of the Investigative Police searched a home in Supermanzana 70 where they found evidence that could belong to the victim.

Suspect charged in murder of Cancun man found stuffed in suitcase

Following the hearing, the Cancun judge determined that the defendant would remain in pretrial detention for two years or the duration of the trial.