A 15-year-old streamer was found dead in black trash bags after allegedly being kidnapped by armed men from a soccer pitch in Honduras.
TikTok star Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco was reported missing on Sunday, July 5, after he was allegedly taken by hooded men in the Campo Nevada area of Choloma, Cortés.
According to reports, the teen was at a soccer field when he was intercepted by men, supposedly members of a gang, carrying large-caliber weapons at around 7:20pm.
His family launched a desperate search on social media, asking for help finding the teenager. However, the search ended the next morning when authorities were called to a body found inside black bags along the CA-13 highway in La Lima, Cortés.
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15-year-old TikTok star found dead after kidnapping
Police arrived at the scene, secured the area, and coordinated the transfer of the body to the morgue in San Pedro Sula. He was initially listed as unidentified because he had no documents on him.
Forensic officials noted several details that later helped his family confirm his identity, including a surgical scar and metal pins in one of his legs. Reports also said he was barefoot and wearing black pants when found.
Pedro had become known on TikTok, where he posted videos, livestreamed, and took part in TikTok “battles.” One of his last widely shared posts was a collaboration with creator Paty Burgos, who later mourned him on social media with the message: “Por qué te fuiste” (why are you gone?)
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The case has sparked grief and outrage online, with friends and followers demanding answers over the teenager’s death.
Authorities have not confirmed a motive and have not announced any arrests. The investigation remains ongoing.
This comes just days after another influencer, Mexico’s Alex Serna, was found dead and tortured after receiving death threats over his activism.
