An Indianapolis mother who was reported missing earlier this year along with her seven children has been found dead in a ditch in Mexico, according to authorities.

The naked body of Makala Pendley, 30, was retrieved over the weekend in the village of Zinacantán in the state of Chiapas, and later identified by her family on June 9, the IndyStar reported.

The family said that Pendley — who was at least six months pregnant — was raped and beaten to death. The local prosecutor said that Pendley had been at the location where she was found for between eight and 12 hours based on the time of her death.

"The deceased woman's death was caused by traumatic brain injury secondary to blunt force trauma," the prosecutor said.

Maurica Lambert, Pendley’s sister, told the IndyStar: "It's the worst day of my life... I feel like a part of me is dead."

Pendley's seven children — who were also reported missing in February — have been found safe in Mexico, the family said.

On Tuesday afternoon, authorities said they arrested the children's father.

This is a developing story. More to follow.