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Arrests in kidnap, killing of 14-year-old boy in Mexico

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  • Five suspects detained in kidnapping, killing of teen
  • More arrests could be made, prosecutor says
  • Fernando Marti, the son of a prominent businessman, was kidnapped in June
  • His body was found at the end of July
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From Mario Gonzalez
CNN Correspondent
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Police have detained five people suspected in the kidnapping and killing of a 14-year-old boy in Mexico City, a crime that has sparked nationwide outrage, the city prosecutor said Monday.

Miguel Angel Mancera said three men and a woman were taken into custody Monday and that the fifth detained person -- the alleged leader of the group -- has been hospitalized since last month.

Sergio Humberto Ortiz Juarez, 63, an ex-agent of a Mexican government crime prevention unit, directed the group, Mancera said.

Ortiz has been in a city hospital in grave condition since last month, when he was shot in the chest, apparently by a member of his own group, Mancera said.

He added that more arrests could be made.

Fernando Marti, the son of a prominent businessman, was kidnapped in June; his body was found at the end of July.

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