Overview

• Mexico City’s Fiscalía General de Justicia opened a gender-based violence and attempted femicide investigation after surveillance footage of the July 23 elevator attack went viral on August 5.
• Social media users and local journalists have identified the suspect as 50-year-old Jaime Salem, nicknamed “Lord Elevador,” who remains at large despite active search efforts.
• The victim, identified as Cristina, a Spanish national, received treatment from the Cruz Roja Mexicana for facial and mouth injuries and is recovering under legal and psychological support.
• Under the CDMX Penal Code, prosecutors can charge the attacker with attempted femicide, punishable by 40 to 60 years in prison once the case advances to court.
• Neighbors and online observers allege previous incidents of domestic violence and have criticized building security and other bystanders for failing to intervene during the assault.