on June 29, 2009, after the curfew had ended, investigators at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (DNIC) were informed of the discovery of the lifeless corpse of Vicky Hernández on public view at No. 3 Calle 7 y 8, Avenida Colonia Ruiz, San Pedro Sula. DNIC personnel arrived at the scene of the crime at 9:15 a.m. to carry out the removal of the corpse.47 The record of the removal of the corpse noted that "there was a large number of curious onlookers and journalists” at the scene.48 24. The coroner at the scene of the crime noted a wound with irregular edges in Vicky's left eye, a wound with irregular edges on the left frontal region, and bruising around her eye. The coroner concluded that Vicky was murdered with a firearm and determined a postmortem interval of 8 to 10 hours prior to the discovery of her body at 9:10 a.m. She was registered as “John Doe” [“desconocido (sexo masculino)” ].49 The record also reported the discovery of a bullet and an apparently used condom next to the body. 50 The investigation record does not say whether any tests were performed or if any signs of sexual violence were found on Vicky's body. 25. In the wake of the incident, human rights organizations denounced that forensic authorities refused to carry out an autopsy, on the pretext that the victim was presumed to be living with HIV.51 According to information provided by the State in December 2015, the investigation file contains a transcript of the autopsy report prepared by Dr. Itpsa Suyem Rosales, “which determined that the cause of death was a brain laceration and described the injuries found as caused by a firearm projectile, as well as an entry and exit wound.”52 The record provided by the petitioners does not contain the report. 26. According to the statement provided by Mrs. Rosa Argelia, on the afternoon of June 29, a trans woman called Alicia, who was murdered some time afterwards, called her to let her know that her daughter had been found dead. She said that on receiving the news she thought it was a joke and asked one of her sons to investigate what had happened; he later confirmed that Vicky's body had been found.53 According to the socioeconomic report, Mrs. Rosa Argelia went to the Public Prosecution Service (Ministerio Público) morgue with Fredy, a friend of Vicky's who was living with them at the time, to identify the body.54 27. According to the report containing Rosa Argelia’s statement, she said that "one week before her son was killed he had told her that another transvestite, whose name she did not recall, had attacked him and threatened him, saying that if he saw him again he would kill him. According to Mrs. Hernández, she did not know the transvestite's physical appearance or his name or alias.”55 28. Vicky's wake was held at the offices of Unidad Color Rosa, Colectivo TTT in San Pedro Sula and she was later buried at La Puerta cemetery.56 The record shows that Vicky's death was not registered in the National Civil Records Office until 2013.57 A. DOMESTIC PROCEEDINGS Annex 3, Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Preliminary inspection. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 48 Annex 4. Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Record of removal of corpse. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 49 Annex 4. Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Record of removal of corpse. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 50 Annex 4. Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Record of removal of corpse. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 51 CIPRODEH. Reporte de violaciones a derechos humanos después del golpe de Estado político-militar del 28 de junio de 2009, July 17, 2009, p. 8. 52 Annex 5. Official Letter FGR No. 667-2015, Office of the Public Prosecutor of the Republic, October 14, 2015. Appended to the State’s brief of December 7, 2015. 53 Annex 2. Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Statement of Rosa Argelia Hernández Martínez, May 3, 2011. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 54 Annex 1. Socioeconomic report, Cattrachas, March 2, 2017. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 21, 2017. 55 Annex 2. Investigation Record 1057-09 presented on November 20, 2013, Statement of Rosa Argelia Hernández Martínez, May 3, 2011. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 1, 2015. 56 Annex 1, Socioeconomic report, Cattrachas, March 2, 2017. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 21, 2017. 57 Annex 6, Mission report, October 14-18, 2013. Appended to the petitioners’ brief of April 21, 2017. 47