What happened
Seven-year-old Fátima Cecilia Aldrighett disappeared after leaving school in Mexico City and was found dead days later.
The investigation
Surveillance footage showing a woman leading the child away became central to the search. Police identified and arrested two suspects after a nationwide outcry.
What the courts or investigators concluded
Both defendants were convicted and received lengthy prison sentences.
Why the case remains significant
The case intensified scrutiny of school-release procedures, rapid missing-child alerts and the vulnerability of children when basic custody safeguards fail.
Case context
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