Mime Accused of Harassing Women in Massachusetts State Park

Not all mimes are silent, and one in Massachusetts is facing serious accusations. A man, known for his black and white mime costume, has been charged with terrorizing women at a popular state park over several months.

Hernan Villagran Lux, 29, from Framingham, reportedly harassed female employees of the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, allegedly encountering them as many as 50 times in just a couple of months at Natick State Park, near Boston. Prosecutors stated that during one of these incidents, he stripped down to his underwear, covered himself in cooking oil, and began exercising next to a group of female staff members.

According to officials, all three women recognized Lux and were familiar with his behavior. One employee mentioned over 50 unsettling encounters with him, which evolved to the point where working near him became a source of fear.

This situation has raised significant concern on social media, with numerous individuals from various Massachusetts towns claiming to have seen Lux and stating he followed or approached women on nearby train tracks.

Lux was arrested on Sunday night along the Cochituate Rail Trail after several park staff and women reported that he often approached them, stared, and refused to leave even when asked to do so. Framingham District Court Superintendent Andrew Manzi shared in a court session that the reported interactions were disturbing. The women described Lux’s behavior as both unsettling and frightening.

In one notable instance, as per the prosecution, Lux’s act of stripping and slathering himself with cooking oil while working out near the staff area alarmed onlookers.

Moreover, the women reported that Lux complimented an employee’s looks inappropriately and made strange remarks about her appearance. The lack of response from the park staff left them feeling unsafe.

News reports indicate that many posted online about spotting a figure resembling Lux’s mime-like appearance around Framingham, Natick, and Wayland. Others noted they had been approached and followed by a man fitting his description along the Cochituate Railroad Trail.

One local, Nancy Drott, mentioned, “I found him. He looked a little weird, but I thought he was just wearing a costume.” She added that it feels unsettling, particularly when walking alone at night. Another resident, Christopher Labella, expressed confusion regarding Lux’s actions, saying, “I hope this person gets the help they need.”

During the court proceedings on Monday, Lux fainted and required medical attention before the hearing could continue. When the session resumed later that day, a judge mandated that he undergo a mental health evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.