A teen TikTok star went out to play soccer. Gunmen took him, and his body was found in trash bags.
Armed men took 15-year-old Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco from a field in Honduras before dumping his body along a highway.
A family's frantic search for their young boy ended in the worst way. A child who made friends online was taken from his peers in broad daylight.
What Happened
On Sunday, July 5, 15-year-old Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco went to a soccer field in Choloma, Honduras. Around 7:20 p.m., hooded men with large guns grabbed him from the field.
His family begged for help on social media, hoping to find him safe. But the next morning, police found a body in black trash bags along a highway in La Lima.
The boy had no papers on him. His family knew it was him because of a scar and metal pins in his leg.
Quick Facts
- 15: The age of TikTok star Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco.
- 7:20 p.m.: The time he was taken on Sunday, July 5.
- 2: The number of marks used to identify him, a leg scar and metal pins.
- 0: The number of arrests made by police so far.
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Why It Matters
This young boy was part of a large group of teens who use video apps to share their lives. His death has sparked deep fear and anger among his online fans.
The tragedy also points to a larger danger for stars in the region. Just days earlier, another online star named Alex Serna was found dead in Mexico.
What Happens Next
Police in Honduras are searching for the gunmen. They are looking into local gangs, but they have not named a motive.
Meanwhile, fans and friends are mourning Pedro online. They are demanding that police find his killers.
What We Still Don't Know
- Why did the armed men target a teenage TikTok star?
- Are local gangs behind this crime?
- Will police capture the people who took Pedro's life?