A judge has handed down a 51-year prison sentence to a man named Francisco, after his criminal responsibility as the perpetrator of the femicide of content creator Cindy Elizabeth Hernández—known on digital platforms as “La Barbie Regia” or “Ana Fabiola Mty”—was fully established.
The Nuevo León State Attorney General’s Office reported that the conviction was secured by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Femicides and Crimes Committed Against Women, following a trial that spanned five days.
During the proceedings, the prosecution presented expert reports, documentary evidence, physical evidence, and testimony that refuted the defense’s arguments and proved the defendant’s guilt.
The incident took place on October 3, 2024, in an apartment located in the Leones neighborhood of Monterrey, where 35-year-old Cindy Elizabeth lived with her young son. According to the investigation, the victim had a relationship of trust and affection with the now-convicted man, who worked as a ride-hailing taxi driver.
While inside the apartment, Francisco attempted to steal 15,000 pesos from the woman. He attacked her with a bladed weapon, inflicting multiple injuries—most notably a deep, penetrating wound to her neck that caused immediate death, as confirmed by the forensic report.
During the assault, the perpetrator took the victim’s cell phone to prevent her from calling for help; after committing the crime, he stole her car to flee the scene. The body was discovered the day after the attack. Upon his arrest, the accused stated to the investigating officers that he had committed the robbery and homicide in order to obtain the funds necessary to organize a birthday party for his daughter.
In addition to a custodial sentence—to be served in a state social reintegration center—the judicial authority imposed a fine equivalent to four thousand units (as defined by law).
Furthermore, the court ruling mandates that he provide full reparation for the harm caused to the victim’s surviving family members; this amount includes both compensation for the death and the entirety of the associated funeral expenses, in accordance with current criminal legislation.
