Casefile - The Story of a Child Abduction

Sergio Barraza's stepfather reported Ruby Fryrair to police after she was murdered. Police found no evidence of a murder having been committed there, and didn't pursue the matter any further. By the time all this came to light, Sergio had fled with their 20-month-old daughter. The abduction prompted a separate ministerial investigation which tracked Sergio down in Fresnillo 1100km away. While being transferred back to Juarez for the crime of abduction, Sergio made a spontaneous confession. He told officers that Ruby had been unfaithful to him, and in retaliation, he'd beaten her to death. With the help of his brother, Andy Barraza, Sergio transported