Horror mystery as missing hip-hop star Nesly Monterroso, 27, is found dead in a barrel hidden in an abandoned car

A MISSING hip-hop artist has been found dead in a barrel hidden in the trunk of an abandoned car.

Nesly Monterroso, 27, disappeared three days before the grisly discovery on December 5 in Guatemala.

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The rapper was last seen leaving an office she owned in Guatemala City near where her body was found.

She was killed by a severe blow to the head, according to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Police officers have launched a murder investigation after her body was discovered in a car with no number plates.

Local residents reported the suspicious-looking vehicle to authorities, and officers from the National Civil Police arrived to conduct a search.

The musician’s death was confirmed by the Prosecutor’s Office for Crimes Against the Life and Integrity of Persons, who said the barrel was secured with a rope.

The motive behind Nesly’s alleged murder is unclear and police have yet to release their investigation into the case.

Residents claimed on social media that Nesly’s body was found with signs of extreme violence.

They also claimed there was some kind of liquid in the barrel.

However, authorities have yet to confirm these details.

The investigation into Nesly’s death continues.