Suspected Mastermind of Mass Graves in San Fernando in Custody

Last Update: 1:21 pm

SAN FERNANDO, MEXICO - The suspected mastermind behind the mass grave in San Fernando is now behind bars. A judge ordered Martin Omar Estrada Luna, known on the street as "El Kilo," and several other men held while authorities investigate.

A San Fernando police officer is also behind bars for his alleged role in the mass graves. Joel Resendiz Moreno is now accused of kidnapping and murder.

This comes as the death toll in San Fernando continues to rise. Since the beginning of the month, 177 bodies have been recovered from mass graves. The state of Nuevo Leon reports more than 165 workers continue searching for bodies.

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