Background on the Missing Musicians
Byron Sánchez, known as “B-King,” and DJ Regio Clown are two Colombian musicians who went missing in Mexico City on September 16. Sánchez, a reggaeton artist, and Clown, a DJ, were last seen heading to the gym in the upscale Polanco neighborhood.
International Appeal for Help
Colombian President Gustavo Petro formally requested assistance from his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, to locate the musicians safely. Petro expressed hope for their safe return through a Facebook post:
“I expect Mexico’s help to find these beautiful young men who dare to sing about beauty and keep hope in their hearts.”
Initial Confusion and Corrections
Initially, Petro stated that the musicians were last seen in Sonora, a northern state bordering the United States. However, this information was later denied by Sonora’s attorney general.
Recent Social Media Activity
Regio Clown, 35, posted a video on Instagram three weeks ago showing him dancing at a Mexico City club, wearing dark glasses and a golden headwrap. Meanwhile, Sánchez, 31, shared images from Medellín, Colombia, showcasing his numerous arm and chest tattoos along with boxing gloves in his hands.
Fiscalía de México’s Announcement
The State of Mexico’s fiscalía reported on Monday that two bodies were found, matching the physical descriptions of the missing musicians. An anonymous fiscalía official confirmed the discovery but stated that further investigations and forensic work are required to officially confirm the identities.
Reactions and Next Steps
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, acknowledged the ongoing investigation during her morning press conference. The Mexican foreign ministry has been in contact with the Colombian foreign ministry to coordinate efforts in locating Sánchez and Clown.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the missing musicians? Byron Sánchez, known as “B-King,” a reggaeton artist, and DJ Regio Clown.
- When did they go missing? September 16, 2022
- Where were they last seen? In the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, heading to the gym.
- Who requested help in finding them? Colombian President Gustavo Petro reached out to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for assistance.
- What confusion arose during the search? Initial reports placed the musicians in Sonora, a northern Mexican state bordering the US. This was later denied by Sonora’s attorney general.
- What recent social media activity was noted? Regio Clown posted a dancing video in a Mexico City club, and Sánchez shared images from Medellín, Colombia.
- What was the fiscalía’s announcement? Two bodies were found in the State of Mexico, matching descriptions of the missing musicians. Official confirmation requires further investigation.
