Man claiming he killed eight people in Juárez now in custody

By Diana Washington Valdez / El Paso Times
Posted: 01/03/2011 12:14:03 PM MST

A man who claimed to have killed eight people in Juárez is in custody in the state of Chiapas, officials said today.

The suspect, Daniel Audiel Lopez Martinez, 37, also told authorities he belongs to La Linea, the enforcers for the Carrillo Fuentes drug cartel in Juárez, and allegedly confessed to stabbing and shooting five women, including some with whom he had romantic relationships.

The homicides occurred between 2006 and 2009.

Lopez previously served time in a Chiapas prison for the homicide of a man, and moved to Juárez after his release.

Officials said Lopez told the authorities he joined La Linea and worked at a bar where he helped to distribute drugs for the cartel.

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Diana Washington Valdez may be reached at dvaldez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6140.

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