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Sumit Roy

Who was Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco? Teen streamer’s body found in trash bags after alleged kidnapping in Honduras

Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco, a 15-year-old TikTok streamer from Honduras, was found dead less than a day after he was reported missing, according to Dexerto, which cited local reports. The teenager had allegedly been taken by armed and hooded men while he was at a soccer field in the Campo Nevada area of Choloma, Cortés, on July 5. His family launched an urgent search on social media, hoping to find him safely. However, the search ended the following morning when authorities discovered a body inside black trash bags near the CA-13 highway in La Lima, Cortés. Officials later confirmed the remains belonged to Pedro, a young content creator known for his videos and livestreams on TikTok.

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How Pedro Alexander Díaz Franco was identified after the discovery?

According to Dexerto and local reports, Pedro was at a soccer pitch when several armed men approached him at around 7:20 p.m. Witness accounts cited by local media claimed the men were carrying large-caliber weapons and allegedly forced the teenager away from the area.

After he was reported missing, relatives and friends shared appeals online asking the public for information about his whereabouts. Their efforts continued through the night as concern grew across the community.

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