TUXPAN, MEXICO Aida Angeles Guzman, a 26-year-old equine veterinarian, was found hanged by Parroquia Hotel employees in her room 209. She had only stayed at the hotel for one day. Hotel employees testified that she appeared happy when she checked in. However, she had gone out at night and returned upset.

: Aida Angeles Guzman 1

: Aida Angeles Guzman 2

Following phone calls and a suicide note, Aida checked into the hotel to meet a man she had been dating online. However, he stopped responding to her and did not show up for the appointment.

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