Massachusetts Man Accused of Harassing Women in State Park

Not every mime sticks to silence. A Massachusetts man has been accused of terrorizing women in a state park over several months. Hernan Villagran Lux, 29, known for donning a black and white mime costume, allegedly stripped to his underwear, slathered himself with cooking oil, and engaged in muscle training near a female park employee before collapsing in court as the charges were read out loud.

Lux, hailing from Framingham, faces criminal harassment charges after multiple female employees from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation reported encountering him at Natick State Park, located near Boston, as many as 50 times in recent months. Prosecutors noted that all three women recognized Lux and did not feel safe working near him, as the interactions became increasingly disturbing.

Concerns about his behavior have surged on social media, with residents from nearby communities asserting they recognized the individual and claiming he had followed one of the women on adjacent train tracks. After a weekend arrest on the Cochituate Rail Trail, witnesses, including park staff, reported that Lux frequently approached them, stared intensely, and ignored requests to leave.

During a court hearing, Framingham District Court Superintendent Andrew Manzi shared, “The women reported numerous contacts in which the defendant would stare at them, smile, and behave in a manner they described as really unsettling.” The allegations suggest that Lux’s actions have escalated over time, with one incident depicting him smeared in oil while exercising near the staff area.

Beyond staring, Lux reportedly complimented an employee’s appearance and made uncomfortable remarks, refusing to vacate the premises even when asked to do so. His mime-like presence had been spotted across Framingham, Natick, and Wayland, raising alarms among the public.

One neighbor, Nancy Dott, mentioned, “I thought he was just in a costume.” She further expressed her unease, especially when alone in the area. Another resident, Christopher Labella, revealed his confusion over Lux’s behavior, hoping the man receives necessary assistance.

As the charges continued in court, Lux fainted and required medical attention before proceedings could carry on. By the afternoon, the judge mandated a mental health evaluation for him at Bridgewater State Hospital.