Mass grave discovered near Mexico’s capital

Police find a mass grave near Mexico City

By Nicole Hamer |

12:22 23 August 2013

A number of bodies have been discovered in a grave near Mexico City. Seven bodies have been found by police.

Mexico’s authorities have said that a certain number of bodies have been found on a ranch east of Mexico City.

Based on reports, it is understood that the authorities are investigating whether the bodies could be those in regards to the 12 youths who disappeared in May this year.

The authorities explained that DNA tests were being carried out to identify the bodies. It is understood that it would take at least two days for the results to come through.

In regards to the group of youths who went missing in May, this relates to 12 young individuals who disappeared from a bar in Mexico City. This relates to the Heaven bar. The bar is situated in a popular nightclub area.

Mexico City, which is officially known as Mexico D.F., is the capital of Mexico.