On Monday, June 8, 2026, the state of Puebla is grappling with the alarming news that Luis Ángel N., also known as Jaime Andrade Sánchez, a convicted kidnapper, has escaped custody for the second time. His latest escape occurred last week on the highway near Amozoc while he was being transferred to Puebla city. This incident has reignited fears among the victim’s family, who worry about potential retaliation and are calling on the state government and the Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE) for stronger protection and decisive action.

Luis Ángel N.’s criminal history reveals a troubling pattern of evasion. In 2017, he first escaped from the Tepeaca district prison, where he was awaiting trial for kidnapping. Reports from that time indicate he and another inmate exploited the confusion during visiting hours to slip out through the main gate, exposing serious vulnerabilities and possible collusion within the state’s prison security system.

After two years on the run, he was recaptured in 2019 in Tehuacán while receiving medical treatment for a facial injury at a private hospital. This arrest followed his involvement in a second kidnapping case: a man last seen near the Paseo Tehuacán shopping center on May 29, 2019. The FGE secured a 60-year prison sentence on June 4, 2026, against Juana N., an accomplice in this crime, who actively participated in the victim’s abduction. The kidnappers initially demanded 500,000 pesos for the victim’s release, eventually accepting 300,000 pesos, which still failed to secure the victim’s safe return.

Despite the recent conviction and a fine exceeding 422,000 pesos against Juana N., the family of the second victim now faces renewed anguish after Luis Ángel N.’s latest escape. He took advantage of the official judicial transfer to evade custody by the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SSP) personnel on the Amozoc highway.

This second escape has deeply unsettled the victim’s family from Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez, who feel exposed to imminent danger and express frustration over the repeated failure of the justice system to contain this individual. They fear possible revenge actions linked to the ongoing legal process that led to Juana N.’s conviction.

Moreover, the escape severely hampers efforts to determine the final whereabouts of the victim. Although unofficial sources suggest the victim may have been killed by the kidnappers, no legal or material confirmation exists yet. The family’s hope for answers largely depended on the testimony of the now fugitive Luis Ángel N.

In response, the SSP announced that the two officers responsible for guarding Luis Ángel N. during the transfer have been handed over to the authorities for investigation into possible negligence, omission, or complicity. An internal inquiry has also been launched, but as of today, June 8, 2026, no leads have emerged regarding the escapee’s location.

This case highlights the urgent need for robust and transparent security measures in Puebla’s justice and prison systems. As the state moves forward, innovative transport solutions like the cablebús or teleférico could play a role in improving oversight and rapid response capabilities, contributing to safer communities and more effective law enforcement.