What started as an ordinary day turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when 10-year-old Perla Alison went missing last Friday in Santa Martha Acatitla, Mexico City. After four long days of searching, her body was discovered Tuesday evening in an abandoned lot near the Constitución de 1917 metro station, ending the search in sorrow.
Perla had simply stepped out to buy some candy. When she didn’t return, her family quickly contacted authorities, prompting a nationwide Amber Alert. As word spread, neighbors and volunteers sprang into action—sharing her photo, hanging posters, and doing everything they could to bring her home.
It was a nearby resident who led police to the scene after noticing a terrible odor near an empty plot of land. Officers arrived and, with forensic teams, confirmed the worst. Perla’s body bore clear signs of violence, marking a devastating end to the hopes of her family and community.
Authorities have opened a femicide investigation—the most serious charge under Mexican law for crimes involving violence against women and girls. Early reports point to physical and sexual assault, though a full autopsy is still underway. Investigators are now analyzing security footage and speaking with local residents to trace her final steps.
The discovery has sparked widespread grief and anger. Activists, women’s rights groups, and ordinary citizens are calling for justice, saying Perla’s death is yet another painful reminder of the dangers girls face across the country. Her story has reignited demands for stronger protections and real change.
Outside her family’s home, a growing memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten notes now stands in tribute. Heartbroken neighbors and friends have gathered to mourn, some leaving toys and drawings as a gesture of love. Perla’s family, shattered by the loss, says they will not rest until justice is served.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and help uncover what happened during those final hours.
Perla Alison’s death has left a community grieving—but also more determined than ever to fight for the safety and dignity of all children.
