The oppressive anxiety and uncertainty of recent days have culminated in a tragic revelation. On Thursday, the Tamaulipas Prosecutor's Office announced the murder of Grupo Fugitivo's members in a secluded area of Reynosa. Irving Barrios Mojica, the office's chief, revealed the arrest of nine suspects allegedly linked to a faction of the Gulf Cartel.

Local media reported the discovery of five charred bodies in Reynosa late Wednesday, a chilling find confirmed by Tamaulipas's Security Spokesperson on Thursday morning. Although Barrios Mojica refrained from identifying these bodies, he assured that forensic investigations are ongoing.

The last known images of Grupo Fugitivo alive date back to the night of Sunday, May 25th. In a video on their official account, along with several photos, Francisco Vázquez (20), Nemesio Durán (40), Livan Solís de la Rosa (27), Víctor Garza (21), and José Francisco Morales (23) were seen at the Reynosa-Hidalgo international bridge, on the Mexican side bordering Texas.

According to their families and social media accounts, they performed at a private party near the bridge on Sunday night. Since then, no contact has been made with any of the group members.

The first breakthrough in the investigation emerged Tuesday with the discovery of a vehicle belonging to Grupo Fugitivo in Reynosa's La Cañada neighborhood. A relative of one of the vocalists noted that the black Yukon SUV showed no signs of violence, gunshots, or blood. However, another vehicle carrying their instruments remains missing.

The case has sparked outrage and dissatisfaction in Tamaulipas due to the Prosecutor's handling. Only on Tuesday did the State Commission for the Search of Missing Persons issue alerts for the five members. On Wednesday, the state's Public Security Secretary, Sergio Chávez García, mentioned the investigative team's discovery of their whereabouts, without providing details. Families of the musicians refuted this claim.

Relatives and media involved have criticized the lack of updates on the case's progress. Citing a desire not to hinder the investigation, the Tamaulipas Prosecutor's Office withheld official statements until today, announcing the discovery of the bodies. This has led to confusion and misinformation surrounding the members' disappearance.

Families have rejected claims that the band was involved with organized crime or illicit activities. Grupo Fugitivo, a regional Mexican band from Reynosa, was known for performing at social events locally, gaining popularity for their Mexican corridos and other musical genres.

[This story is developing. More information will follow soon.]