Tragedy in Santa Martha Acatitla: The Heartbreaking Case of Perla Alison
What began as a simple trip to the store ended in heartbreak. Perla Alison, a young girl from the Santa Martha Acatitla neighborhood, left her home after asking permission to buy candy—and never came back. Her sudden disappearance sent shockwaves through the community, prompting the immediate activation of a nationwide Amber Alert. Citizens and authorities joined forces in a desperate search, holding onto hope.
Days later, that hope was shattered. A disturbing odor led a nearby resident to an abandoned building near the Constitución de 1917 metro station. Inside, authorities made a devastating discovery: the lifeless body of Perla Alison, found in a vacant lot. The area was quickly secured by officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC), and forensic experts from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office arrived to begin their investigation.
According to officials, the young girl showed clear signs of violence. The Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that a femicide investigation is now underway. While autopsy results are pending, early reports suggest Perla may have suffered abuse before her death.
This senseless tragedy has reignited urgent calls for justice and stronger protections for vulnerable girls across the country. Perla’s story is now a painful reminder of the dangers that still exist—and the lives that are forever changed by them.
