Coatepec Police Doctor Linked to Forced Disappearance Case

A doctor with the Coatepec police force, identified as Judith “N,” has been formally linked to proceedings in a case involving the forced disappearance of a detainee. The case centers around allegations that she falsified release paperwork to conceal the detainee’s unlawful removal from custody.

Details of the Case

According to reports from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), Judith “N” was accused of falsifying a release ticket on December 27, 2022, while serving as a medical professional within the Coatepec Municipal Public Security Directorate. The falsified document indicated the detainee had been released, while evidence suggests he was taken by police to an unknown location and has not been seen since. Notiver

Legal Proceedings

The FGE presented evidence to a Control Judge, leading to Judith “N” being formally linked to the crime of forced disappearance in Criminal Process 16/2025. The judge has maintained a precautionary measure of informal preventive detention. Notiver

Additional Legal Issues

Judith “N” has also faced legal issues related to false statements made to authorities. In a separate case, she was linked to proceedings for falsifying testimony in a domestic violence case, falsely accusing a man of violence. Diario El Independiente

Separate Arrest in Coatepec

Separately, a Coatepec resident, Norberto “N,” was arrested on January 15, 2026, and is also facing charges related to forced disappearance. Facebook

Previous Employment Issues

Prior to these legal issues, Judith “N” was employed as the head of the legal department at the Women’s Institute in Minatitlán. She was arrested on July 14, 2025, on charges of domestic violence and assault while arriving at work and was transferred to Xalapa for legal proceedings. Al Calor Politico