Background on the Artists and Their Disappearance
Byron Sánchez, known as B-King, a reggaeton artist, and DJ Regio Clown were last seen on September 16 in Polanco, a residential area of Mexico City, as they headed to the gym. The two Colombian musicians were reported missing last week in central Mexico.
Identification and Confirmation of Bodies
On Monday, Mexican authorities announced the discovery of two bodies matching the physical descriptions of the missing musicians in the State of Mexico, adjacent to the capital.
Later that day, the Mexico City prosecutor’s office confirmed that Byron Sánchez had been identified by his family, and both bodies were found on Wednesday of the previous week.
Government Response and International Involvement
Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that authorities were investigating the case following an official request for assistance from Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
“I have not contacted President Petro, but Mexico’s Foreign Ministry has been in touch with Colombia’s Foreign Ministry, and investigations are underway,” Sheinbaum declared.
Upon learning of the discovery, Petro expressed his criticism on X, stating, “Our youth was murdered in the United Mexican States.” Initially, Petro mentioned that the young men were last seen in Sonora, a northern state bordering the U.S., which was later denied by the Sonora prosecutor’s office.
Recent Social Media Activity
DJ Clown, 35, posted a video on Instagram three weeks ago in a Mexico City club, dancing with dark glasses and a golden headwrap.
Sánchez, 31, recently shared images on Instagram from Medellín, Colombia’s Antioquia department, showcasing multiple arm and chest tattoos along with boxing gloves in his hands.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the Colombian musicians involved? Byron Sánchez, known as B-King, a reggaeton artist, and DJ Regio Clown.
- When were they last seen? September 16 in Polanco, Mexico City.
- Where were their bodies found? In the State of Mexico, adjacent to the capital.
- Who requested assistance in the investigation? Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
- What was the initial report of their whereabouts? Sonora, a northern state bordering the U.S., which was later denied.
- What recent social media activity did the musicians engage in? DJ Clown posted a video in a Mexico City club, and Sánchez shared images from Medellín with visible tattoos.
