Beauty Queen Hana Ali Rosales Murdered in Oaxaca

• Hana Ali Rosales Murdered
• She Was a Beauty Queen
• Investigations Underway

Nineteen-year-old Hana Ali Rosales Sierra was found dead in an abandoned house near the Mixteco River in Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca.

The victim, known for her participation in beauty pageants and her role as Tourism, Culture, and Sports Councilwoman in the Youth Council, had been reported missing since April 22.

According to the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office, an anonymous call led to the grim discovery in an area known as San Isidro Oriente, believed to have operated as a safe house.

Hana Ali’s body showed multiple gunshot wounds and visible signs of violence, confirming the case as a femicide.

Mexican Beauty Queen Found Murdered

The crime has provoked widespread outrage in the Mixteca community and among feminist groups denouncing the systematic violence against women in the region.

«This is not an isolated case; five young women have disappeared this year alone without clear answers from authorities,» stated the feminist collective Marea Verde Mixteca.

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The organization held local authorities responsible for their inaction and demanded a thorough and expedited investigation.

Hana Ali Rosales was the daughter of Alejandro Rosales Olmos, director of the Potable Water System in the municipality, raising suspicions about a possible political or revenge motive.

The Oaxaca Prosecutor’s Office has not ruled out any lines of investigation and suggested that the crime could be linked to Hana Ali Rosales’ community activism and leadership.

During the Huajuapan Expo Fair, Hana had been crowned «Miss Congeniality 2024,» a title that reflected her charisma and community engagement.

«She was a promising, brilliant, empathetic young woman deeply committed to social projects,» wrote Alexander Osorio, president of the Youth Council, on social media.

Osorio also demanded that authorities ensure the case does not go unpunished and vowed that the youth community would not rest until justice is served.

? At only 19 years old, beauty queen Hana Ali Rosales from Huajuapan, Oaxaca, was confirmed as a femicide victim after being kidnapped for several days, according to the State Attorney General’s Office.

Her body was found abandoned in a safe house showing signs of violence. She was the daughter of… pic.twitter.com/ulidch8ind

— Milenio (@Milenio) April 25, 2025

Hana Ali Rosales’ body was transferred to the Forensic Medical Service (SEMEFO) for the corresponding forensic examinations to precisely determine the cause of death.

The news has caused a profound impact, not only due to the brutality of the crime but also because of the victim’s public profile and her commitment to community causes.

Family, friends, and Youth Council members have organized a peaceful march in Hana Ali’s memory to demand progress in the investigation.

«We lost a young and committed voice; we cannot allow this to happen again,» expressed one of her companions during an assembly held outside the Municipal Palace.

Residents near the location where her body was found reported noticing unusual activity in recent days but did not suspect it was tied to organized crime.

According to local media, the area had already been flagged by authorities as a hotspot for criminal activity.

So far, no arrests have been reported, though the FGE has formed a special group to work on solving the case.

The murder of Hana Ali reignites debate about women’s safety in Oaxaca, a state with one of the highest femicide rates in recent years.

Activists and citizens are demanding stronger public policies to eradicate gender-based violence and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.

Hana Ali Rosales’ case adds to a long list of femicides that have shocked the country and exposed deep flaws in the justice system.

The community of Huajuapan de León remains in mourning, while family and friends continue to demand justice with a unified message: “Not one more,” reported ‘Infobae‘.

? CRIME THAT OUTRAGES

Hana Ali Rosales, a 19-year-old beauty queen from Huajuapan, #Oaxaca, was murdered after being kidnapped.

Her family had searched for her with hope. Today, the news of her death shakes an entire community. #JusticeForHana #Oaxaca #NotOneMore #Mexico pic.twitter.com/rpwjyncolj

— Alternativa Digital Puebla (@DigitalPuebla) April 25, 2025