How was Chalino Sánchez’s body found?

• How was Chalino Sánchez’s body found?
• His mysterious murder.
• The singer’s enduring legacy.

Over three decades after the brutal murder of Chalino Sánchez, many questions still surround this tragic event.

One of the most pressing questions, especially for his fans, is how they found the body of the singer from Culiacán, Sinaloa.

This incident is reminiscent of the tragic deaths of other singers like Valentín Elizalde and Sergio Gómez, the lead vocalist of K-Paz de la Sierra, among others.

Just a few months ago, a docuseries called Nunca Tuvo Miedo (He Was Never Afraid) was released, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the «King of Corridos.»

Chalino’s last day alive

Chalino Sánchez’s rise to success was swift and he quickly amassed a large fan base.

Sadly, just a few months after surviving a shooting at a bar and restaurant in Coachella, he was murdered.

On May 15, 1992, the singer performed at the Salón Bugambilias in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.

While singing the song ‘Alma Enamorada’, he received a note that many believe contained a death threat, based on his facial expression.

What did he do next?

The singer of hits like ‘Baraja de Oro’ and the popular ‘Nieves de Enero’ informed his staff about the note he had received.

He left the venue and headed to a private residence where he planned to spend the night. That was the last anyone heard from him.

In the early hours of May 16, the vehicle he was traveling in was intercepted by men disguised as federal agents.

This was the end of an artist who lives on in the hearts of his fans to this day.

The discovery of Chalino Sánchez’s body

Two gunshot wounds to the back of the head ended Chalino Sánchez’s life. The singer was about to turn 32 years old.

According to MSN, local farmers found El Rey del Corrido in a canal beside a road in Culiacán, Sinaloa.

To make matters worse, he was blindfolded and his wrists and ankled were tied.

To this day, very little is known, if anything at all, about the people who murdered Chalino Sánchez, whose given name was Rosalino Sánchez Félix.

Where Chalino Sánchez’s body was found

In a video on his YouTube channel, El Primo Maleno shows where they found Chalino Sánchez’s body.

With his distinctive style, the YouTuber explains that the location is on Highway 15 Libre, from Guamuchil to Culiacán.

This video was posted two years ago and, at that time, there was a hotel and a another business at that location.

It was the very place where the Mexican singer was found dead.

A chapel in his honor

Perhaps few people are aware that a chapel has been constructed in the place where Chalino Sánchez’s body was found.

El Primo Maleno reads a message for the singer and mentions that some items from inside the chapel have seemingly been stolen.

He also points out some artificial flowers and candles that are in relatively good condition. Notably, an empty beer can, presumably left by a fan, catches his attention.

«My buddy Chalino sure loved to party, and he also put on some great concerts,» the YouTuber concludes. To watch the video click HERE.