Canadian murdered studying in Mexico

A missing Canadian citizen was found dead Wednesday in Mexico according to CBC News. Ximena Osegueda was studying her doctorate in Hispanic studies in the town of Huatulco. 

She was found stabbed and with her hands tied behind her back at a beach near the town. Local news media are saying the murder could be linked to organized crime.

Osegueda's boyfriend Alejandro Alvaro was found with her. The family of the 39 year Canadian woman thought she may have been kidnapped, but did not receive a random call.

Police are investigating.