Francisco “N”, known as ‘Medio Metro’, found dead.
The Puebla dancer known as “Medio Metro de El Alto” was found dead in a ravine in San Sebastián de Aparicio, Puebla.
On Monday morning, October 20, 2025, Puebla authorities responded to the San Sebastián de Aparicio auxiliary district, north of the capital, after a body was discovered in a ravine.
The body belonged to a short guy recognised by family friends and colleagues as Francisco “Pancho” Pérez, also known in the Puebla sound scene as “Medio Metro de El Alto”.
According to initial accounts, the deceased had apparent head injuries and traces of violence. Witnesses suggested that it had been tossed into the canal where it was discovered.
The Puebla State Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation to identify the cause of death and the circumstances of the discovery.
Members of Grupo Super T, the group with which the dancer collaborated, publicly confirmed his death.
The artist’s family also identified the body, allowing authorities to continue the legal proceedings and transport it to the amphitheatre for the required autopsy.
To date, the Prosecutor’s Office has not issued an official statement detailing the exact cause of death.
Press reports indicate that the investigation is considering a possible homicide, although an accident has not been ruled out.
The person found in Puebla is not the dancer known nationally for his involvement with Sonido Pirata, originally from León, Guanajuato.
The deceased is identified as “Medio Metro de El Alto”, a member of Puebla’s local sound circuit, with frequent performances in traditional neighbourhoods like El Alto and Analco.
Both share the same nickname but belong to different and unrelated projects.
- Monday, October 20 (morning): Neighbours report the discovery of the body of a man with achondroplasia in the San Sebastián de Aparicio ravine.
- During the day: Local media identified the victim as “Medio Metro de El Alto” and reported visible head injuries.
- In the afternoon, Grupo Super T and family members confirm their identity and express condolences on social media.
- Investigation: The Prosecutor’s Office conducts expert examinations, removes the body, and transfers the remains to the Forensic Medical Service to determine the cause of death.
Who was Medio Metro de El Alto?
Francisco Pérez, known as “Medio Metro de El Alto”, was a popular dancer and entertainer within the Puebla sonidera community.
He participated in local events with Grupo Super T and other groups in the Puebla-Tlaxcala metropolitan area.
His nickname alluded to his short stature, and he was a well-known figure for his dance style and participation in neighbourhood parties and community celebrations.
