by the El Reportero news services
Tamaulipas authorities confirmed the deaths of the five members of Grupo Fugitivo, who had been reported missing since May 25.
On Thursday, the Tamaulipas State Attorney General’s Office announced at a press conference that the recently discovered bodies belong to the five members of the musical group Grupo Fugitivo, who disappeared after performing at a private event in Reynosa.
The victims were identified as Francisco Vázquez (vocalist), Víctor Garza (lead guitar), Antonio Durán (tupito), José Francisco Morales (second guitar), and Livan Solís (manager). All were active members of the regional Mexican music band Grupo Fugitivo.
They disappeared after a performance.
The five men disappeared after a concert at a bar in the Riberas neighborhood of Rancho Grande in Reynosa. According to family members, after the performance, they stopped responding to calls and messages, prompting friends and authorities to begin searching for them.
Their disappearance sparked protests and roadblocks in various parts of the city. One of the most notable demonstrations took place on the Reynosa-Hidalgo International Bridge, where musicians and citizens demanded a faster response from the state government.
Discovery and Investigation
On May 28, the Tamaulipas State Security Spokesperson’s Office reported the discovery of five deceased individuals who may be members of the missing musicians. On May 29, the state Attorney General’s Office confirmed through forensic evidence that the bodies belonged to members of the Fugitive Group.
At the same press conference, state authorities also announced the arrest of nine individuals allegedly linked to a criminal group operating in the area. The identities of the suspects and possible motives for the crime have not yet been revealed. First Clues and Public Outcry
According to national media, the band’s SUV was found on May 27 without any identifying logos. Security cameras near the concert hall showed the musicians entering a building, but their exit was not recorded. Traces of blood were found nearby, and genetic testing was conducted.
In the days following their disappearance, family members denied rumors on social media claiming the musicians were safe. The State Commission for the Search for Missing Persons issued individual bulletins for each of the five.
The investigation continues.
The Tamaulipas Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation is still open, with the goal of clarifying the facts and determining the legal responsibilities of those detained.
– With reports from Proceso.
