Two Colombian Musicians Found Dead Outside Mexico City

The bodies of two missing Colombian musicians were identified on Monday after being found outside Mexico City, authorities said. Bayron Sánchez Salazar, known professionally as B-King, and Jorge Luis Herrera, known as DJ Regio Clown, were found Sept. 17 in Cocotitlan, in neighboring Mexico state, the Mexico City prosecutor's office said.

The two friends had left for a gym in Mexico City's high-end Polanco neighborhood on Sept. 16 and did not return, officials said. Local media reports said a message from a local criminal organization was found with their remains. Relatives identified Sánchez Salazar on Monday, the prosecutor's office said. Mexico's federal security apparatus said on X that the military would assist civilian investigators in pursuing those responsible.

Sánchez Salazar's manager, Juan Camilo Gallego, said it was the singer's first time performing in a club in Mexico, while Herrera had lived there for several years. He said both had plane tickets to fly back to Colombia on Sept. 17.

In Colombia, President Gustavo Petro condemned the killings, saying the drug war policies contribute to organized crime. Petro's comments reflected ongoing frustration with the international drug trade and the violence it has fueled across the region.

Authorities described the case as an active investigation with no arrests announced. Investigators said they would pursue leads tied to the message found with the remains and the possibility of gang involvement, though no motive has been confirmed. The investigation is ongoing and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.

The deaths highlight ongoing violence linked to organized crime across the region. Officials said it is too early to determine a motive or identify any suspects, but the case has drawn attention to cross-border crime and the risks faced by artists working internationally.