Authorities in Sinaloa reported that influencer Nicole Pardo Molina, known on social media as La Nicholette or La Muchacha del Salado, was found alive after being deprived of her liberty on January 20 in the city of Culiacán. According to official information, the deprivation of liberty occurred in the Isla Musala sector, north of the state capital. In the hours following the report, a video began circulating on social media showing a woman being subdued by at least two men and forced into a vehicle. Subsequently, the Attorney General's Office of Sinaloa issued a search report for Nicole Pardo Molina, detailing that at the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a purple blouse, black pants, huaraches, and a black bow, which matches the attire observed in the circulated video. Who is influencer 'La Nicholette'? La Nicholette has become a widely recognized figure in the digital and musical culture of Sinaloa. In parallel, the influencer embarked on a digital business dedicated to the sale of caps and accessories. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, and residing in Culiacán, the content creator consolidated her public identity based on a lifestyle marked by luxury, ostentation, and regional music. Her notoriety increased in 2023 when she had the corrido 'La Muchacha del Salado' composed, performed by Grupo Arriesgado, which surpassed 20 million views on YouTube and positioned her as a recurring figure in the urban corrido scene. In addition to her musical presence, Nicole Pardo Molina has over 100,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram, where she shares her travels, personal routines, and content related to business and luxury vehicles. One of the most identifiable elements of her public image is a lilac Tesla Cybertruck, which has constantly appeared in her posts and became part of her visual identity.
