Wendy Ramírez was 21 years old and a mother of two. She was found dead in her home in Santa Catarina del Monte, Texcoco. Her partner, Juan Carlos “N,” is the prime suspect in the femicide. The case has sparked social outrage, as it represents the 70th femicide of the year in the eastern part of the State of Mexico.
On June 24, 2025, Wendy informed her family that she had had a heated argument with her partner. It was nighttime, and due to the distance between her home and her parents’ house in San Jerónimo Amanalco, they were unable to attend. The next day, after receiving no response, they went to her home.
Upon entering, they found the house in disarray, with bloodstains on the floor. Juan Carlos was sleeping with his children in one room, while Wendy was found hanging in another. Although attempts were made to present the incident as suicide, the evidence was contradictory.
The family requested a detailed autopsy. After four days of forensic studies, it was determined that the cause of death was not a typical suicide. The marks on the neck, the disorder at the scene, and the history of violence reinforced the suspicion of femicide.
Juan Carlos was arrested following the results of the test. However, it has been reported that he has relatives within the Prosecutor’s Office, raising concerns among those close to Wendy about a possible cover-up or corruption.
Residents of Santa Catarina del Monte and human rights organizations have launched protests. They demand a transparent investigation and justice for Wendy. They also call for effective measures to prevent further femicides in the region, one of the hardest hit by gender-based violence in the State of Mexico.
María Ramírez, the victim’s sister, stated: “We will not allow her case to be dismissed. We want her death to not go unpunished.”
The State of Mexico leads the national statistics on femicides. In 2025, Wendy represents the 70th victim in the eastern region. Experts and groups have denounced the lack of follow-up and re-victimization in these cases.
Activist Leticia Vargas, from the collective Mujeres Unidas Texcoco, said: “The cases are piling up, but the processes aren’t moving forward. Impunity is the main enemy.”
