Mob justice in Taxco: Woman killed by crowd after girl's murder

Residents of a Mexican town take justice into their own hands following a girl's death

In the Mexican city of Taxco, a disturbing incident took place on a Thursday evening, as PAP reports. An angry mob took the life of a woman suspected of the kidnapping and murder of an eight-year-old girl. This was confirmed by the AP agency, highlighting that the act of mob justice occurred mere hours before the commencement of Taxco's Easter procession, a central event in the town's annual festivities.

The unsettling sequence of events started to unfold on Wednesday when the girl was reported missing. By Thursday morning, her body was discovered on the outskirts of Taxco. Evidence, including surveillance footage, suggested a connection between the girl's remains and individuals seen loading a bag into a taxi.

Enraged community members converge on suspects' home

Following the revelation, a furious crowd gathered around the residence of the suspects, leading to the forceful extraction and assault of two men and a woman from within the premises. "El Sol de México" detailed the crowd's violent actions, painting a grim picture of the scene.

However, a timely intervention by military personnel prevented further casualties, saving the two men. Regrettably, the woman succumbed to her injuries while being transported to the hospital, as various media outlets reported with confirmation from local authorities.

Taxco, known for its deep-rooted traditions, hosts annual Holy Week celebrations that see penitents, clad in hoods, parading through its streets. These participants engage in acts of self-flagellation, bear heavy crosses, or carry bundles of thorny branches as forms of penance.