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The disappearance of Yessica, a 20-year-old woman from Hidalgo, has caused concern among her family and friends. On October 5th, Yessica left her home intending to travel to Veracruz with her boyfriend; however, her whereabouts have been unknown since that day. The uncertainty grew when her family stopped receiving news from her, as her phone stopped working and she did not show up for work the following Monday as usual.
The young woman’s family, particularly her mother Teresa, has been in contact with authorities to try to locate her. In an interview with a media outlet, Teresa shared a chilling audio message she received from Yessica before her phone stopped working. In the message, Yessica described what appeared to be a worrying situation: “I don’t know if I was drugged, I don’t know, my head hurts, my arm won’t respond. I’m cold, I’m naked, I’m in a bed,” she said in a WhatsApp recording.
The family stated that, in the days leading up to her disappearance, the text messages they received from Yessica didn’t seem to be from her, which increased their suspicions that something was wrong. After losing contact with her, her loved ones decided to report her disappearance to the authorities, fearing that the young woman was in danger.
In a desperate attempt to find her, Yessica’s mother has asked for the support of the authorities and the community. “They came to check the address, to investigate, but she doesn’t answer her phones; they’re turned off. I just want them to help me find her as quickly as possible,” Teresa said, clearly worried.
Yessica’s case adds to a long list of disappearances in the state of Hidalgo. According to data provided by the state government, between September 5, 2022, and July 15, 2024, 1,044 people were reported missing, of whom 367 have still not been located. These figures reveal the seriousness of the situation, which affects men, women, and minors alike.
The Secretary of Government of Hidalgo, Guillermo Olivares Reyna, reported that the municipalities with the highest number of reported cases are Pachuca, Mineral de la Reforma, Tizayuca, Tulancingo, and Tula. He also indicated that of all missing persons, 46% are adult men, 21% are adult women, and 31% are minors. These statistics highlight the complexity of the problem and the need to strengthen search and prevention strategies.
For his part, José Francisco García Reyes, head of the Hidalgo State Commission for the Search for Missing Persons (CBPEH), mentioned that so far in 2024, in coordination with the Secretariat of Public Security and the Hidalgo State Attorney General’s Office (PGJEH), 207 people have been located. However, the number of missing persons remains alarming, which keeps authorities constantly working to resolve each case.
