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The Irish Sun
09-08-2025
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 5, killed by sick loan sharks after being held hostage over mum's £40 debt as three suspects arrested
A FIVE-year-old boy was allegedly killed by three members of the same family after his mum failed to repay a £40 debt. Fernando was held captive for at least eight days before his body was found in a sack among rubbish. Advertisement 3 The trio of loan sharks believed to have kidnapped and murdered Fernando after his mum failed to repay a debt Credit: x/Infopolitano 3 Fernardo was a 'loving kid', his mum said Credit: x/Infopolitano 3 His mum Noemí Gómez (centre) had borrowed 1,000 pesos (around £40) from the family to help pay the rent on her new home Credit: x/Infopolitano The murder of the child, identified only as Fernando, has shocked the municipality of Los Reyes La Paz, located just east of Mexico City. Three people have been arrested and are being held in pre-trial detention, according to Mexican news agency Noticieros Televisa. At an initial hearing, prosecutors presented a timeline alleging that the child was forcibly taken and held captive in the suspects' home for at least eight days. When police officers visited the property on Monday, they reported a "rotten smell" that led them to discover Fernando's body hidden in sacks. Advertisement read more world news DOOMED SAILORS Mexican Navy cadets who tragically died in Brooklyn Bridge crash pictured Fernando died from a skull fracture and also had injuries to his arms, legs and chest, according to the forensic report. Three months earlier, his mum, Noemí Gómez, had reportedly borrowed 1,000 pesos - around £40 - from the family whose home he was later found in, to help cover the rent on her new place. The three loan sharks kidnapped Fernando from his home on July 28, telling his mum they would hold him hostage until she repaid the debt. Gómez said she visited her son on several occasions, but each time the group refused to release him because she was unable to pay them back. Advertisement Gómez's neighbour, María Pascual, told Noticieros Televisa: "The day she went to ask for her child, they tried to beat her because she couldn't speak well. "She's a person who doesn't know how to defend herself." Travis Decker 'sighting' sparks intensified search for dad, 32, just a day's walk from where 3 daughters' bodies found The worried mum, who is said to have a speech impediment, then went to La Paz's Public Ministry to file a missing person's report. But it wasn't until the case was reported to the State of Mexico Women's Ministry that an official investigation was launched. Advertisement On Monday, officers raided a home in the Ejidal El Pino neighbourhood of La Paz, where the alleged killers live. During the hearing on Thursday, two of the suspects chose not to speak. The third, a woman identified only as Lilia N, denied the charges. She claimed that Fernando's mother had asked her to care for him for a week while she moved house, and had also borrowed a wheelbarrow to help with the move. Advertisement Lilia also said Fernando had been unwell and that she took him to the doctor three times. She claimed he was injured in two separate falls - once hitting his head on a washbasin and again while bathing. However, prosecutors presented a very different timeline of events. They argue that the suspects told the boy's mum he was with his father and grandfather, when he was not. Advertisement When officers arrived at the suspects' home to look for Fernando, they said: "He ran away and we couldn't find him." Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Gómez told reporters that Fernando was a "loving kid". She added: "He wasn't to blame for anything that happened. I want justice for him." The suspects, currently being held in a jail in Nezahualcóyotl, are facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated homicide. Advertisement They were due to appear in court on Friday but have reportedly requested more time to gather evidence. The trial is scheduled to continue on Monday. It comes as a Mexican Masterchef star and TikTok influencer died in a car crash. Yanin Campos, 38, appeared as a contestant on the hit cooking show in 2018. Advertisement She was driving in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, on Saturday when she reportedly lost control of her SUV.
Scottish Sun
09-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 5, killed by sick loan sharks after being held hostage over mum's £40 debt as three suspects arrested
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FIVE-year-old boy was allegedly killed by three members of the same family after his mum failed to repay a £40 debt. Fernando was held captive for at least eight days before his body was found in a sack among rubbish. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The trio of loan sharks believed to have kidnapped and murdered Fernando after his mum failed to repay a debt Credit: x/Infopolitano 3 Fernardo was a 'loving kid', his mum said Credit: x/Infopolitano 3 His mum Noemí Gómez (centre) had borrowed 1,000 pesos (around £40) from the family to help pay the rent on her new home Credit: x/Infopolitano The murder of the child, identified only as Fernando, has shocked the municipality of Los Reyes La Paz, located just east of Mexico City. Three people have been arrested and are being held in pre-trial detention, according to Mexican news agency Noticieros Televisa. At an initial hearing, prosecutors presented a timeline alleging that the child was forcibly taken and held captive in the suspects' home for at least eight days. When police officers visited the property on Monday, they reported a "rotten smell" that led them to discover Fernando's body hidden in sacks. read more world news DOOMED SAILORS Mexican Navy cadets who tragically died in Brooklyn Bridge crash pictured Fernando died from a skull fracture and also had injuries to his arms, legs and chest, according to the forensic report. Three months earlier, his mum, Noemí Gómez, had reportedly borrowed 1,000 pesos - around £40 - from the family whose home he was later found in, to help cover the rent on her new place. The three loan sharks kidnapped Fernando from his home on July 28, telling his mum they would hold him hostage until she repaid the debt. Gómez said she visited her son on several occasions, but each time the group refused to release him because she was unable to pay them back. Gómez's neighbour, María Pascual, told Noticieros Televisa: "The day she went to ask for her child, they tried to beat her because she couldn't speak well. "She's a person who doesn't know how to defend herself." Travis Decker 'sighting' sparks intensified search for dad, 32, just a day's walk from where 3 daughters' bodies found The worried mum, who is said to have a speech impediment, then went to La Paz's Public Ministry to file a missing person's report. But it wasn't until the case was reported to the State of Mexico Women's Ministry that an official investigation was launched. On Monday, officers raided a home in the Ejidal El Pino neighbourhood of La Paz, where the alleged killers live. During the hearing on Thursday, two of the suspects chose not to speak. The third, a woman identified only as Lilia N, denied the charges. She claimed that Fernando's mother had asked her to care for him for a week while she moved house, and had also borrowed a wheelbarrow to help with the move. Lilia also said Fernando had been unwell and that she took him to the doctor three times. She claimed he was injured in two separate falls - once hitting his head on a washbasin and again while bathing. However, prosecutors presented a very different timeline of events. They argue that the suspects told the boy's mum he was with his father and grandfather, when he was not. When officers arrived at the suspects' home to look for Fernando, they said: "He ran away and we couldn't find him." Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Gómez told reporters that Fernando was a "loving kid". She added: "He wasn't to blame for anything that happened. I want justice for him." The suspects, currently being held in a jail in Nezahualcóyotl, are facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated homicide. They were due to appear in court on Friday but have reportedly requested more time to gather evidence. The trial is scheduled to continue on Monday. It comes as a Mexican Masterchef star and TikTok influencer died in a car crash. Yanin Campos, 38, appeared as a contestant on the hit cooking show in 2018. She was driving in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, on Saturday when she reportedly lost control of her SUV.
Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Boy, 5, murdered after mother was unable to pay $53 ransom
A group of evil loan sharks killed a woman's five-year-old son after holding the boy hostage over the paltry $53 she owed them. The child, identified only as Fernando, was found dead of severe head injuries at a home in La Paz, Mexico on Monday. Three months earlier, his mother, Noemí Gómez, had borrowed 1,000 pesos - or roughly $53 - from the group to cover the rent on her new home. The trio of loan sharks paid a visit to her home on July 28 and snatched Fernando, informing Gómez that they were going to hold the boy hostage until the debt was settled. Gómez visited the residence where she thought her son was being held captive several times. Each time, the group refused to release the boy because she was unable to pay them back. Gómez's neighbor, María Pascual, told NMás news that the mother was nearly assaulted by her son's captors on one occasion. 'The day she went to ask for her child, they tried to beat her because she couldn't speak well,' Pascual said. 'She's a person who doesn't know how to defend herself.' The concerned mother, who is diagnosed with a speech impediment, went to La Paz's Public Ministry to file a missing person's report. She was referred to an office in the town of Nezahualcóyotl, which failed to offer any assistance. Gómez later visited the State of Mexico Women's Ministry, which launched an investigation. On Monday, the state's prosecutor's office dispatched a special unit, which raided a home located in the La Paz neighborhood of Ejidal El Pino, where the alleged kidnappers lived. Once inside, they detected a foul odor and then discovered Fernando's decomposing body inside a bag. A forensic report showed that Fernando died from skull fracture stemming from to a blow to the head and that the killers may have used a hammer. The report also showed that the defenseless boy suffered arm, leg and chest injuries. 'He was a loving kid and all,' Gómez told reporters on Thursday. 'He wasn't to blame for anything that happened. I want justice for him.' All three suspects are facing kidnapping and aggravated homicide charges. They are being held at a jail in Nezahualcóyotl and were scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
