Teenager Convicted in Murder of TikToker Katerin Mejía

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 15, 2026 · Originally reported October 14, 2026 by El Heraldo

A teenage girl was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in the April 2026 killing of content creator Katerin Mejía, who was lured to Trujillo under false pretenses and later found dead in Tocoa; two adults remain in pretrial detention in the case.

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Also reported by: Ministerio Público (X)

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