Mexico: Murder suspected in non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena's death - BBC News

Mexican authorities say they suspect Jesús Ociel Baena was killed by their partner, who also died.

12 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, AFPImage caption, Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City calling for justice following the death of Jesús Ociel BaenaBy Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsThe death of Mexico's first openly non-binary member of the judiciary, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist, appears to have been murder, officials say.

Jesús Ociel Baena was found dead at home next to their partner, Dorian Daniel Nieves, in the central city of Aguascalientes on Monday.

A razor blade was found at the scene and the authorities say there was no sign a third person had been present.

They now suspect Baena was killed by Nieves, who then took their own life.

Aguascalientes chief prosecutor Jesús Figueroa said Baena had been found with 20 wounds on their body, including one on their neck that was probably the cause of death.