Mexican Judge Linked to Ayotzinapa and Ovidio Guzmán Cases Found Dead in Mexico State

Arias's body was discovered inside a white Volkswagen van parked on a dirt road after residents reported the suspicious vehicle (Credit: Via El Universal)

Everardo Maya Arias, a prominent figure in Mexico's judicial system known for his involvement in high-profile cases, was found dead June 15 in Zinacantepec, Mexico State, in what authorities suspect was an organized crime-related attack.

Local media reported that Arias' body was discovered inside a white Volkswagen van parked on a dirt road after residents reported the suspicious vehicle. He had a gunshot wound to the head, and a firearm was found on the passenger seat.