Mexico: Founder of vigilante group detained in murder of two men

Posted on March 12, 2014 • Filed under: Crime, Mexico

theguardian.com reported that witnesses claim founder of anti-drug cartel movement was part of group that killed two men whose bodies were set ablaze. The leader of a civilian “self-defence” group in Mexico has been arrested for allegedly participating in the killings of two men, according to authorities. Prosecutors say Hipólito Mora was detained on Tuesday after witnesses told investigators he and other members of his group took part in the killings in the town of Buenavista in the western state of Michoacán. The burnt bodies of the victims were found on Saturday, according to a statement. Read Article

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