He had three unnamed older brothers who reportedly died of natural causes when he was very young.
The French government extended its congratulations on 24 February and supported the Mexican security forces in their combat against organized crime.
No injuries were reported, but the drug lord became fully aware of the intended message.
Guzmán also had another close associate, his trusted friend.
Before he had a chance to speak face-to-face with them, López was killed by.
By the afternoon, a total of 31 people had been called in for questioning.
InSight Crime notes that Obied's murder may have been either a retaliation attack by Los Zetas, for Guzmán's incursions into their territory, or a brutal campaign heralding Los Zetas' presence in.
The story told to the guards being bribed not to search the laundry cart was that Guzmán was smuggling gold, ostensibly extracted from rock at the inmate workshop, out of the prison.