A travel hotspot loved by American tourists has been plagued by fears of a possible serial killer after three women were found dead within 11 days.
Police in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are probing possible links between the killings after the latest victim’s body was discovered Thursday morning, Mexico News Daily reported.
On May 10, the first female victim was found near Rancho El Pirulí in Chimborazo. A second woman’s body was discovered five days later, at a roadside stop along the highway to Mismaloya.
The latest victim’s body was uncovered in a dirt road in the Parque Las Palmas neighborhood.
All three women are believed to have been between 30 and 35 years old and were found partially undressed in isolated areas, according to preliminary information.
Each victim had tattoos and has not yet been identified.
The similarities in the cases have prompted investigators to explore whether the killings follow a pattern and whether a single suspect may be responsible.
The most recent victim had identifiable tattoos that police believe may help with identification.
The marks were located on her neck, hand, and arm, and consisted of a skull, a woman with horns, and a name. Her body also reportedly showed signs of violence, the outlet reported.
Unconfirmed reports of the recent victim’s identity emerged on social media, suggesting 22-year-old Elizabeth Martinez may be her identity.
Martinez is from the State of Mexico and was reported missing in April, and according to the State of Mexico’s Missing Persons Search Commission, her tattoos matched some of those found on the victim.
Police have not officially confirmed the latest victim’s identity, but reports suggest relatives of a missing woman may travel to Puerto Vallarta on Friday to determine if she is their family member.
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