According to some reports, they found the 5 young people who disappeared in Jalisco dead and they also found a house in Veracruz with freezers full of bodies, apparently there are 16 people.
Introduction
The disappearance of five young people in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, has sparked outrage and concern among the local population and social media users. The case has been shrouded in mystery and conflicting information, as a video of the victims being tortured and a photo of their alleged corpses circulated online. However, the authorities have not confirmed or denied these images, nor have they provided any official updates on the investigation.
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The disappearance
The five friends, identified as Roberto, Diego, Uriel, Jaime and Dante, went missing on Friday, August 11, 2023, after attending the Lagos de Moreno Fair. They had planned to meet another friend there, but they never showed up. They were traveling in a brown Jetta, which was later found near the Mirador San Miguel, with no signs of violence or robbery.
The relatives and friends of the missing youths reported their disappearance to the Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office and demanded that the security cameras be reviewed to find clues about their whereabouts. They also organized protests and vigils to demand their safe return and to pressure the authorities to act.
The video and the photo of 5 young people disappeared in Jalisco
On Monday night, August 14, a disturbing video and a photo of the five young people began to spread on social media. In the video, the victims appear beaten, gagged and forced to hurt each other with stones and a knife. In the photo, they appear lying on the ground, covered with blood and dirt. The images were allegedly sent by their captors to their relatives, who recognized them as their loved ones.
The shocking images sparked rumors that the five young people had been killed and their bodies found. Some media outlets and journalists reported this version as a fact, citing sources close to the families. However, this information was not confirmed by the authorities, who maintained silence on the case.
The official response
On Tuesday morning, August 15, the Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office issued a brief statement denying that the bodies of the missing youths had been found. The statement also said that the investigation was ongoing and that no further details would be provided to protect it. The statement did not mention anything about the video or the photo that had been leaked.
The lack of official information and transparency has generated frustration and anger among the relatives and friends of the victims, as well as among the general public. They accuse the authorities of negligence, indifference and incompetence in handling the case.
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The Case
The case of the five young people from Lagos de Moreno is not an isolated incident in Jalisco, a state that has been plagued by violence and insecurity for years. According to official data, Jalisco ranks second in Mexico in terms of homicides, kidnappings and disappearances. The state is also home to one of the most powerful and ruthless criminal organizations in the country: the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which has been involved in numerous clashes with rival groups and security forces.
The CJNG is suspected of being behind several mass graves and clandestine crematoriums that have been discovered in different parts of Jalisco. The group is also known for using extreme violence against its enemies and innocent civilians alike, such as burning them alive or dissolving them in acid.
The state government has repeatedly claimed that it is working to restore peace and order in Jalisco, but its efforts have been questioned by human rights organizations and civil society groups. They denounce that many cases of disappearances and murders remain unsolved or unpunished, while impunity and corruption prevail.
Conclusion
The fate of the five young people who disappeared in Lagos de Moreno remains unknown, as well as the identity and motives of their captors. The video and the photo that show them kidnapped and presumably murdered have caused horror and indignation among those who demand justice for them. The case has also exposed the serious problem of violence and insecurity that affects Jalisco and Mexico as a whole.
