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Michoacán Prosecutors Take Custody of ‘El Marino’ Extradited From Canada in 2023 Teen Killing

Extradition approved in Canada paves the way for his presentation before a judge in Mexico.

Overview

  • State prosecutors received José Luis “N,” known as “El Marino,” in Mexico City on January 10, 2026 following his extradition from Canada.
  • The suspect is accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old on June 5, 2023 in Lázaro Cárdenas; the victim died at a hospital the next day.
  • The Lázaro Cárdenas regional office opened an investigative file, gathered evidence of his possible involvement, and obtained an arrest warrant.
  • During his evasion, authorities issued a reward, sought public tips, and requested an INTERPOL Red Notice and a migratory alert to locate him abroad.
  • Canadian authorities detained him in March 2025, the Department of Justice of Canada authorized extradition, and the FGE is placing him before the competent judicial authority.