The murder of Leyla Monserrat, a teenager of just 15 years old, has generated outrage and debate in the state of Sonora. The case, which occurred in September 2025, shocked not only because of the brutality of the crime, but also because of the direct involvement of two of the victim's close friends and the questionable sentences handed down by the juvenile justice system.
Última actualización: 7 de abril de 2026
The events took place between September 25 and 26, 2025, in the El Desierto ejido, located in the municipality of General Plutarco Elías Calles, Sonora. According to the investigation, Leyla was deceived by her own friends under the pretext of a supposed surprise.
However, what seemed like a friendly encounter turned into a scene of extreme violence. The girl was tied to a chair, blindfolded, and then strangled, while her attackers recorded the incident on video.