The Fiscalía de Jalisco arrested Iván Martín “N” on suspicion of serving as a co-author in the May 2025 feminicidio of influencer Valeria Márquez in Zapopan, according to an official state announcement made on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The apprehension follows specialized investigations conducted by the Vicefiscalía en Investigación Especializada en Atención a Mujeres, Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes, Razón de Género y la Familia into the killing, which took place while the victim streamed live from her beauty salon inside a commercial plaza in the Residencial del Valle neighborhood.
Arrest Details and Evidence Seized in Zapopan
According to the Fiscalía Estatal, the operation to capture Iván Martín “N” took place between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Special forces from the state fiscal’s office, working alongside members of the Ejército Mexicano, executed a search warrant at a property located in the San Juan de Ocotán colony of Zapopan. Inside the building, authorities recovered two firearms—specifically a .40 millimeter caliber weapon and a .9 millimeter caliber weapon—alongside cell phones and identification cards.
Following the raid, the suspect was transferred to Ministerio Público facilities to await further legal proceedings. State authorities scheduled an initial hearing for Sunday midday to formally decree the legal apprehension and move toward a formal indictment or vinculación a proceso.
Did You Know? The lethal attack against Valeria Márquez occurred on May 13, 2025, while the young tiktoker was actively broadcasting a live video stream from her workplace inside a shopping plaza in Zapopan’s Residencial del Valle neighborhood.
Connections to the Ramón Ángel “N” (“R1”) Case
The state-level arrest intersects with high-profile federal investigations confirmed just days prior. On Friday, Omar García Harfuch, the head of the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC), announced that ongoing inquiries targeting Ramón Ángel “N”, alias “R1”, encompass both the assassination of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and the feminicidio of Valeria Márquez.
According to statements provided by García Harfuch, federal and state findings indicate that Francisco “N”—the son of the “R1″—maintained a romantic relationship with the victim. “The hijo del ‘R1’ tenía una relación sentimental con Valeria. Ya la había amenazado en varias ocasiones, y todo indica, esto ya se va a probar, que el hijo le pide a su papá, al R1, que cometan el feminicidio,” stated the SSPC leader on Friday.
Ramón Ángel “N” was captured a day prior to the federal announcement—on Thursday—during an operation carried out by Special Forces of the Ejército Mexicano with state support in the Los Naranjos colony of Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco. García Harfuch noted that while the two investigative tracks remain independent, they are likely to progress further as authorities take statements from the newly apprehended “R1”.
What May Happen Next in the Judicial Process
As the legal framework unfolds, several procedural milestones are expected to define the trajectory of the case:
- The initial hearing for Iván Martín “N” could establish the formal legality of his arrest and determine whether prosecutors present sufficient evidence for a binding-to-process order.
- Subsequent court appearances may clarify the exact role the suspect played during the May 2025 attack at the Zapopan beauty salon.
- Legal proceedings involving Ramón Ángel “N” and his son Francisco “N” are likely to generate additional disclosures regarding how the alleged orders for the feminicidio were communicated and executed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by the Fiscalía de Jalisco in connection with the case?
The state fiscal’s office arrested Iván Martín “N” on suspicion of acting as a co-author in the feminicidio.
When and where did the original crime take place?
The attack occurred on May 13, 2025, while the victim was conducting a live broadcast from her beauty salon in a commercial plaza located in the Residencial del Valle neighborhood of Zapopan.
What is the connection between this arrest and the detainee known as “R1”?
According to federal security head Omar García Harfuch, investigations into Ramón Ángel “N” (“R1”) cover both the killing of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and the feminicidio of Valeria Márquez, given that the “R1″‘s son allegedly maintained a romantic relationship with the victim and previously issued threats against her.
How will upcoming court proceedings clarify the full scope of involvement by the suspects currently in custody?
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