On Monday, June 8, 2026, the state of Puebla is grappling with the alarming news that Luis \u00c1ngel N., also known as Jaime Andrade S\u00e1nchez, 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\u2019s family, who worry about potential retaliation and are calling on the state government and the Fiscal\u00eda General del Estado (FGE) for stronger protection and decisive action.<\/p>\n
Luis \u00c1ngel N.\u2019s 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\u2019s prison security system.<\/p>\n
After two years on the run, he was recaptured in 2019 in Tehuac\u00e1n 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 Tehuac\u00e1n 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\u2019s abduction. The kidnappers initially demanded 500,000 pesos for the victim\u2019s release, eventually accepting 300,000 pesos, which still failed to secure the victim\u2019s safe return.<\/p>\n
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 \u00c1ngel N.\u2019s latest escape. He took advantage of the official judicial transfer to evade custody by the Secretar\u00eda de Seguridad P\u00fablica (SSP) personnel on the Amozoc highway.<\/p>\n
This second escape has deeply unsettled the victim\u2019s family from Tlacotepec de Benito Ju\u00e1rez, 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.\u2019s conviction.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s hope for answers largely depended on the testimony of the now fugitive Luis \u00c1ngel N.<\/p>\n
In response, the SSP announced that the two officers responsible for guarding Luis \u00c1ngel 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\u2019s location.<\/p>\n
This case highlights the urgent need for robust and transparent security measures in Puebla\u2019s justice and prison systems. As the state moves forward, innovative transport solutions like the cableb\u00fas or telef\u00e9rico could play a role in improving oversight and rapid response capabilities, contributing to safer communities and more effective law enforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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