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Mob in Mexico lynches woman accused of killing girl

Published: 30 March 2024 at 03:25

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A woman in southern Mexico suspected of murdering 8-year-old Camila Gomez was beaten to death by a mob formed from protests sparked by the killing, while two men also attacked survived. Camila disappeared after entering a neighbor's house, with her body found later. Lynch mobs are not uncommon in Mexico, and local authorities confirmed an investigation into the woman and two men for aggravated homicide. The incident has caused outrage in Mexico, a country with high rates of violence against women.

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Mob in Mexico Beats Woman Suspected of Kidnapping and Killing 8-Year-Old Girl


A mob in Taxco, Mexico, beat a woman they suspected of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl after dragging her out of a police vehicle. The girl disappeared on Wednesday, and her body was found on a road on the outskirts of the city early Thursday. Funeral workers carried the girl's remains in a coffin delivered to her family, prompting mourning among relatives and residents.

California man convicted of mother's death arrested in Mexico after escaping transitional facility


Ike Nicholas Souzer, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in his mother's death, was arrested in Mexico after walking away from a transitional facility in Santa Ana. The Orange County District Attorney's office described him as extremely dangerous and violent. Souzer has a history of violence, including attacking three jail guards. Mexican authorities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the DA's fugitive task force were credited for his arrest. The DA's office criticized judges for lenient sentences and a nonprofit, Project Kinship, for advocating for Souzer's release.

Bodies of 8 Migrants from Asia Found After Boat Accident Off Mexico's Southern Pacific Coast


Authorities in southern Mexico discovered the bodies of eight migrants, believed to be from Asia, following a boat accident near Playa Vicente. One Asian man was found alive. The incident occurred about 250 miles east of Mexico's border with Guatemala, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. The area is a common route for migrants heading to the U.S., with some opting for sea travel to avoid checkpoints in Mexico.

Texas woman sues prosecutors over wrongful murder charge for self-managing abortion


Lizelle Gonzalez, a Texas woman, sued prosecutors along the U.S.-Mexico border for charging her with murder over self-managing an abortion, despite abortion exemptions. Gonzalez seeks $1 million in damages for the harm caused by the arrest and media coverage. The district attorney faced fines and discipline for the wrongful case in 2022. The lawsuit highlights privacy violations and wrongful pursuit of a murder charge, later dropped. Ramifications led to a stillborn delivery after using misoprostol for medication abortion. The State Bar of Texas disciplined the prosecutor involved in the case.

Southern California man convicted of killing mother as a teenager captured in Mexico after fleeing halfway house


A Southern California man, Ike Nicholas Souzer, convicted of killing his mother as a teenager was captured in Mexico after walking away from a halfway house, violating his probation. He had already served a sentence for the crime in 2017, and his escape marked the second time from a halfway house. Authorities described him as dangerous and violent, with a history of criminal activities including attacks on officers and escape from detention facilities. District Attorney Todd Spitzer criticized judges for leniency in sentencing Souzer, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.

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Daily Mail

Mexican mob drags suspected child killer out of police car, kills her

Maryann Martinez

BBC News

Mexico: Funeral held for girl whose death sparked mob violence in Taxco

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The Sun

Lynch mob drag woman ‘who killed girl, 8’ out of cop car & beat her to death

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