Debanhi Escobar’s father on his fight to find the killer who dumped her body in a Mexico motel cistern

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View online April 28, 2022 Exclusive interview: Debanhi Escobar's father on his fight to find the killer who dumped her body in a Mexico motel cistern By María Luisa Arredondo  "You would have to live it to be able to feel it," says Mario Escobar, whose 18-year-old daughter Debanhi vanished after leaving a party three weeks ago in Nuevo León, Mexico. After 13 days of searching, the law student's body was found decomposing in the cistern of a motel in the city of Monterrey.   In an exclusive interview with Independent en Español, translated from Spanish to English, the heartbroken father says: "I can't explain it to you. In short, I am devastated. It is very difficult for the family, but we are fighting to preserve the dignity, the name and to find justice for my daughter."   While authorities believe Debanhi accidentally fell into the 12-foot (3.6-metre) cistern near the motel pool and drowned, Mr Escobar maintains that his daughter was "beaten and strangled".   Mr Escobar is convinced that "there was negligence on the part of the State Prosecutor's Office for the Disappeared" but is confident that a review of the case will result in necessary measures.     Read the full story Other stories you might like Son of famed American artist charged in Capitol riot more than a year after predicting 'they'll come after me'   Florida sheriff tells homeowners to shoot burglars: 'Save the taxpayers money' Kyleen Waltman, who lost both arms in pit bull attack, asks mum to hold her hand Other newsletters you might like US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie Sign up Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.