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Missing Family, Including 2-Year-Old, Found Buried in Plastic, Killed with 'Edged Weapon'
Authorities have charged a suspect with three counts of capital murder in the killings of Aurelia Choc Cac and her two children.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:41pm
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The bodies believed to be of Aurelia Choc Cac, 40, and her two children - Niurka Zuleta Choc, 17, and 2-year-old Anthony Garcia Choc - were found buried in plastic and bedding covering in Summerdale, Alabama. Authorities have charged suspect Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra, 31, with three counts of capital murder, alleging the victims were killed with an "edged weapon" and their remains were found alongside jewelry with the victims' names.
Why it matters
This case has shocked the Mobile County community, raising concerns about the safety of vulnerable families and the need for stronger measures to protect against such horrific crimes. The alleged use of an "edged weapon" and the discovery of the victims' remains buried in plastic have added to the disturbing nature of the incident.
The details
According to the criminal complaint, the victims' remains were found buried in plastic and bedding covering, and they bore signs of a "gruesome" murder. Authorities allege that Anthony, the 2-year-old, had signs of sharp force trauma to the head, while his mother Aurelia had sharp force wounds to her chest and back. The bodies were found alongside jewelry that had Anthony and Aurelia's names.
- Aurelia Choc Cac, Niurka Zuleta Choc, and Anthony Garcia Choc were reported missing on January 31, 2026 from their Mobile County, Alabama residence.
- Suspect Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra was arrested on February 9, 2026 in connection with the alleged kidnappings.
- The victims' remains were recovered on March 13, 2026 in Summerdale, Baldwin County.
The players
Aurelia Choc Cac
A 40-year-old woman who went missing along with her two children in late January 2026.
Niurka Zuleta Choc
Aurelia's 17-year-old daughter who went missing along with her mother and younger brother.
Anthony Garcia Choc
Aurelia's 2-year-old son who went missing along with his mother and sister.
Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra
A 31-year-old man who has been charged with three counts of capital murder in connection with the killings.
Sliverio Garcia
A 60-year-old man who was Aurelia's employer and was in a relationship with her 21-year-old daughter, and was arrested following the alleged kidnapping but not connected to the killings.
What they’re saying
“This is a horrific, gruesome murder.”
— Keith Blackwood, Mobile County District Attorney
What’s next
The Mobile County District Attorney's Office said they will be seeking the death penalty against Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra.
The takeaway
This tragic case highlights the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable families and address the underlying factors that can lead to such horrific crimes. The community is left grappling with the devastating loss of Aurelia, Niurka, and Anthony, and the investigation continues to uncover the full details of this disturbing incident.
