A chilling message scrawled on the body of a crime boss, whom someone shot dead, might connect his murder to the savage killing of nine Mexican teens 300 miles away. Authorities actively suspect a cartel orchestrated this gangland execution.
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José Alfredo Lavariega Canseco, nicknamed "Jocha," lay dead in his car in the Canta Rana neighborhood of Barra Copalita, according to The Daily Mail, which authorities confirmed. Someone pinned a note written in Spanish to his corpse, declaring, "This is what you get for being a thief."
Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal that Jocha communicated with the students, who allegedly executed robberies under his command. Reports claim the group belonged to the "Los Zacapoaxtlas" criminal organization and crossed the wrong person, igniting deadly consequences.
Per People: "Local authorities continue to investigate. They have not discussed motive. No suspects have been arrested.
"At the press conference on Monday, Betancourt said, 'All relevant investigations are being carried out. When we have a response and the investigation is complete, we will be in a position to provide more information.'"
Teens Linked to Crime
Jocha, a former mayoral candidate, allegedly lured the teens to Oaxaca to conduct criminal operations. However, his crew clashed violently with local gangs, sparking a fatal showdown. Over the weekend, authorities uncovered nine bodies stuffed inside an abandoned car in San Jose Miahuatlan. Blood soaked the tarp covering the victims, while others twisted grotesquely in the trunk. Investigators believe a cartel masterminded this execution too.
Brenda Salas, a 19-year-old survivor, endured a kidnapping, brutal beating, and abandonment on a highway. She stunned authorities by accusing municipal police officers of orchestrating her abduction, adding a shocking layer to the case.
Initially, reports painted the victims as teens vacationing from Tlaxcala. However, investigators quickly discovered the group traveled to Oaxaca to rob businesses, prey on bank account holders, and plunder whatever they could. WhatsApp exchanges expose the students boasting about their connection to Jocha, tying them directly to his criminal network.
"The shocking crime has only increased concerns for tourists' safety in Mexico," People wrote.
