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Veracruz Motel Killing Leaves Man Dead, Lipstick Message Found in Room

Police have zeroed in on the companion who fled on a black-and-red motorcycle after the shots.

Overview

  • The victim was discovered naked and face down in Room 7 of the Eros Palace on the OlutaAcayucan border after employees reported hearing at least two gunshots.
  • First responders from Protección Civil confirmed the death, and forensic teams secured a message written in lipstick on a mirror that read in part, “Violan. Esto les pasa.”
  • State, municipal, and ministerial police cordoned the scene, collected evidence, and began reviewing nearby cameras as part of an active homicide investigation.
  • Authorities have not released an official motive, and no arrest had been reported as of the latest accounts.
  • Local media identified the victim as Luis Miguel of Texistepec, and reporters and officials linked the case to a recent upswing of violent attacks at motels in southern Veracruz.