Special Debuts During ‘Noticias Telemundo 48 El Paso’ Today, Tuesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. MT
EL PASO, Texas – May 19, 2026 —Telemundo 48 El Paso, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, will premiere 386: The Horror of the Crematorium, a documentary-style investigative special examining one of the most disturbing cases uncovered along the U.S.-Mexico border, today, Tuesday, May 19, during Noticias Telemundo 48 El Paso at 4 p.m. ET.
The report focuses on the discovery of 386 bodies inside a crematorium facility in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, found in inhumane conditions and in advanced stages of decomposition. The case has raised serious concerns regarding potential negligence, corruption, and failures in regulatory oversight. Through this documentary, Noticias Telemundo 48 El Paso aims to bring visibility to the scope of the tragedy and amplify the voices of families seeking answers and justice, while providing a comprehensive look at one of the most significant investigative cases in the region.
“This documentary reflects our commitment to impactful journalism that goes beyond the headlines and brings accountability to the forefront,” said Alejandro Pariente, news director of Telemundo 48 El Paso. “Through this investigation, we aim to shed light on the human impact of this tragedy and elevate the voices of families who deserve answers and justice.”
Produced entirely in Ciudad Juárez, the special features original reporting, exclusive testimonies from affected families, and access to key elements of the ongoing investigation, including forensic operations where authorities continue the complex process of identifying victims. More than 100 bodies remain unidentified due to their condition.
The documentary highlights the human impact of the case, including families who later learned that the ashes they received following the presumed cremation of their loved ones were not authentic. Through firsthand accounts and investigative reporting, the special also examines the broader implications of the case, including unresolved questions surrounding accountability and the status of those connected to the facility’s operations.
About Telemundo 48 El Paso
Telemundo 48 / KTDO, part of NBCUniversal Local, serves Spanish-speaking audiences in El Paso TX, Las Cruces NM and Juarez MX. Telemundo 48 delivers ten hours of live, locally produced news programming each week across all platforms. KTDO’s newscasts feature local breaking news, real-time weather forecasts, consumer reports and sports information. Telemundo 48 also airs world-class programming produced by Telemundo Network. Telemundo 48’s local news and information can be accessed on local over-the-air channel 48.1, Spectrum channel 11/ HD 803, Comcast channel 11, AT&T U-Verse channel 48, Dish channel 48, and Direct TV channel 48, online at telemundo48elpaso.com, through its social media channels, and on the “Noticias Telemundo Texas” channel on streaming platforms. Follow @TelemundoEP #Telemundo48EP.
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