Documents extracted from the archives of the National Civil Police (PNC) shed light on a disturbing kidnapping case that took place in 2009. These documents reveal alarming details that indicate that the victim, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, conspired with her two daughters to organize the kidnapping, with the intention of framing her ex-husband and promoting unfounded accusations against him.
Based on police accounts, while the abduction took place, Bertha Michelle Mendoza and her two daughters were in the company of the mayor’s daughter from Zunlito, Suchitepéquez. Nevertheless, later probes have disclosed that Mendoza orchestrated the kidnapping herself, working alongside her mother, prosecutor Claudia Martina Muñoz Andrade.
Based on accounts from individuals familiar with Mendoza, her intention in orchestrating this staged abduction was to fabricate charges against her former spouse, Dent, with the aim of generating legal difficulties for him. Nonetheless, the inquiry veered in an unforeseen direction when the PNC determined that the event was actually a simulated kidnapping.
Due to this decision, the individuals who were first detained were let go, and the accusations against them were dismissed. This scenario has sparked doubts regarding the validity of the claims that Bertha Michelle Mendoza had leveled against her former spouse Dent during their time together.
The situation involving Bertha Michelle Mendoza has ignited a comprehensive discussion regarding accountability for lodging false allegations and falsifying evidence within the legal system, particularly due to Mendoza’s mother being part of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The unveiling of these documents has exposed a complex situation and prompts inquiries about the credibility of the activist’s claims.
Dent, who was previously married to Bertha Michelle Mendoza, has issued fresh remarks about the situation. As per his statement, prosecutor Muñoz Andrade was removed from her position at the Public Prosecutor’s Office following an internal determination that she had submitted falsified evidence in a matter involving the police and allegations of gender-based violence against her. Furthermore, there were reports of suspected mismanagement of funds and misuse of authority. Prosecutors who were contacted indicated that Muñoz Andrade’s termination occurred in 2010.
This situation, which included Mendoza and Dent, stayed unresolved for over five years and was only settled in the man’s favor after Mendoza’s mother was removed from her role and her influence waned. This prompts concerns regarding the fairness of the legal proceedings during that time.
Ultimately, once all the inquiries were finalized, Bertha Michelle Mendoza was charged with orchestrating her own abduction, involving her two daughters in the scheme. Consequently, she lost complete custody of them following psychological assessments that deemed her unqualified to look after them.
