Authorities in Mexico Address Serial Killer Claims in Puerto Vallarta
Mexican officials have dismissed a series of stories from US media suggesting that a serial killer is active in the well-known beach destination of Puerto Vallarta.
The rumors began after three separate murders of women occurred over a span of 11 days. Currently, the identities of two victims remain unknown. Several US news outlets have speculated about the possibility of a serial killer preying on tourists in this popular locale.
In a statement, the Jalisco Attorney General’s Office clarified that each murder presented unique circumstances and causes of death. The only commonality among the cases is that all victims were women. Notably, one woman died by drowning, another was poisoned, and the third was stabbed.
One identified victim, 22-year-old Elizabeth Galindo, was reported missing in the State of Mexico and found in Jalisco on June 21. This detail contradicts US reports suggesting the victims were between 30 and 35 years old.
Additionally, the US article lacked specific information about the deaths’ causes or motives, which Jalisco authorities criticized as sensationalist.
While the state grapples with violence—including thousands of murders and enforced disappearances linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and its territorial disputes—it is also faced with the upcoming influx of tourists for the 2026 World Cup.
