Maria del Carmen Lopez Identified As Victim Kidnapped in Mexico

In Pueblo Nuevo, Colima state, on February 9th, Maria del Carmen Lopez, a 63-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Mexico, was removed from her residence.

Nearly four months after her disappearance, the mother of seven, grandmother of 19, and great-grandmother of two is still missing, despite a $20,000 reward for her safe return.

According to KTLA, Zonia Lopez, the daughter of the kidnapped woman, held a press conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday. During the conference, she disclosed that her family had not heard from her mother for eight weeks.

The kidnappers had sent a proof-of-life audio clip during that time.According to the witness, the victim pleaded for her life and provided the names of some of her siblings, urging them to act swiftly and comply with the demands of the perpetrators.

According to the daughter, “My life depends on it.” She also mentioned that she and her siblings have not received any communication from their mother since.

According to the family, Lopez is believed to be alive and in the custody of a fringe Mexican kidnapping organization, who are demanding ransom for his release. Zonia tearfully implored President Biden and Mexican President Andreas Manuel Lopez Obrador to collaborate and aid in the liberation of her mother from captivity.

She pleaded for everyone to work together to prioritize the rescue and safe return of Mother. The individual urged for the utilization of all available resources, including both human and technological, to put an end to the prolonged nightmare that has afflicted their family.

The individual pleaded, urging that their mother’s voice not be allowed to fade into darkness. The plea is to not allow this to become another unresolved kidnapping. The request was made to bring her home.

According to the missing woman’s children, the investigation into the kidnapping has been slow-moving. They also alleged that there has been a “disconnect” between the US and Mexican authorities in terms of keeping the family informed about the latest developments. According to Zonia, the pain of missing her is indescribable.

The speaker implored the audience to hear their words and feel their anguish. The speaker urgently implores for immediate action to be taken.In a heartfelt plea, the daughter of the kidnapped woman directly addressed the abductors, urging them to show compassion and empathy.

Zonia expressed that they were hurting for her. According to the speaker, she deserves to be home with them. The plea was made to return her. Maria del Carmen Lopez, a former Southern California resident, retired to Colima state, Mexico approximately a decade ago to be closer to her family.

The matriarch frequently commuted between California for medical checkups and to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

According to her family, on February 9th, while gardening at her residence in Pueblo Nuevo, she was reportedly taken away by several men who arrived in a white van. According to Zonia, the daughter of the victim, her mother was heard refusing to get into the vehicle of the men. This was reported by CBS Los Angeles.

According to Zonia, two individuals lifted her up and a third emerged from the van. According to the witness, the perpetrators had their heads covered and forcibly covered the victim’s mouth before abducting her.

According to the family, they believe that she was singled out due to her children residing in the United States, leading to the mistaken assumption that she hails from a prosperous background.

Toni Lopez was the first to be contacted by the kidnappers, who demanded an exorbitant sum of money as ransom. According to Toni, they were immediately aware of their financial predicament as they did not possess the necessary funds.

In March, a $20,000 reward was offered by the FBI for the safe return of Lopez as they continued their investigation into the kidnapping. According to her official bio, Lopez is described as 5’2″ and weighing 160 pounds. She has blonde hair, brown eyes, and tattooed eyeliner.

Individuals possessing information about her location were instructed to contact the FBI or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, according to official sources.