Mexican law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect in relation to the murder of three people connected with the U.S. Consul in Mexico City. Police are also investigating the suspect’s involvement in an earlier shooting incident that left 13 people dead.
According to a police official, suspect Jesus Ernesto Chavez Castillo has substantial connections to powerful drug gangs and is suspected of leading his drug gang Los Aztecas’ hit men. He previously served a five year prison sentence in Louisiana on drug charges.
The police official stated that La Linea, another drug gang that Castillo was reportedly affiliated with, ordered the death of Lesley Enriquez, a U.S. consulate employee. On March 13, 2010, after leaving a party, Enriquez and her husband were gunned down and murdered, reportedly at the direction of Castillo. Another spouse of a consulate employee died because officials state that the spouse left the same party in a vehicle that looked similar to Enriquez’.
In February 2010, Chavez reportedly participated in killing 13 people at a party. He and his and his companions allegedly believed that they were targeting rival gang members, but the partygoers were innocent civilians, mostly teenagers.
Under California Penal Code sections 187 and 189, an unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought and committed with premeditation and deliberation is first degree murder. Malice aforethought means that the person either intended to kill or seriously injure the victim, or acted with reckless disregard for the victim’s life. (California Penal Code section 188.) First degree murder is punishable by 25 years to life in prison, life without the possibility of parole, or the death penalty. (California Penal Code section 190(a).)
If you or someone you know has been accused of first degree murder, you need a competent attorney experienced in defending against this very serious charge. At Wallin & Klarich, we have defended people for over 30 years against a variety of criminal charges, including murder. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 or visit us at our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.
[...] Southern California Defense Attorney: Orange County Murder Lawyer … [...]