Perla Alison left her home in Santa Martha Acatitla with only a few coins and a simple request from her family: permission to buy candy. It was meant to be an ordinary moment, but tragically it became the last time her family saw her alive.

When she did not return home, concern quickly spread. Hours turned into days as authorities issued a nationwide Amber Alert, sharing her name and photo across Mexico. Neighbors and volunteer groups joined the search, walking through streets, empty lots, and alleys hoping to find any sign of the missing girl.

The search ended near the Constitución de 1917 metro station. A neighbor reported a strong odor coming from an abandoned building and contacted emergency services. Police arrived, secured the area, and forensic teams from the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office began investigating.

Inside the vacant lot, investigators discovered the body of the missing minor. Authorities confirmed that there were “signs of violence” and opened a femicide investigation. Officials are continuing the autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and to gather more evidence about what happened.

The tragedy has deeply affected the local community. Residents are demanding justice and stronger protections for children and women. As the investigation continues, many people say the case highlights the urgent need for safety and accountability so that similar crimes do not happen again.