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Woman Detained in Chiapas for Allegedly Hiring Minor to Kill Traditional Healer

She was presented before a judge under specialized indigenous justice protocols as she awaits a ruling on her detention.

Detienen a mujer que pagó a menor de edad para cometer asesinato contra su presunta expareja. | Crédito: Fiscalía General del Estado de Chiapas

Overview

  • Lorenza “N” was arrested in Zinacantán on July 18 after prosecutors executed an arrest warrant for qualified homicide.
  • Investigators allege she paid a minor to enter the Bochojbó Centro home of Lorenzo “N” and carry out the July 13 killing.
  • Victim Lorenzo “N” was a recognized traditional healer whose death has intensified scrutiny of rural violence.
  • Authorities have not confirmed whether the juvenile accomplice has been detained amid ongoing inquiries into the full motive.
  • Chiapas officials emphasize zero impunity as they confront recurring contracted homicides and seek to strengthen indigenous justice mechanisms.