Serial killer fears explode as 7 women dead – 3 bodies by seaside | World | News

Fears of a serial killer operating in one of Mexico’s most popular seaside tourist destinations have intensified after a politician claimed a string of killings may be connected. Concerns have been raised in Puerto Vallarta, a beach resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, following the deaths of multiple women in recent weeks.

Local legislator Yussara Canales has warned that a “common denominator” appears to link a number of cases, prompting calls for authorities to investigate whether a single offender is responsible. According to reports, seven women have been killed across the state of Jalisco this year, with several of those deaths occurring in Puerto Vallarta. The politician said similarities between some of the crime scenes have fuelled concerns among residents.

The warning comes just days after three women were found dead within an 11-day period in Puerto Vallarta. The victims were reportedly discovered in separate locations, partially undressed and displaying injuries to their faces and bodies, leading to speculation that the killings could be linked.

The first woman was found on May 10 by police near Rancho El Pirulí in the Chimborazo area. Five days later, the body of a second woman was found at a roadside stop. A third body was found by a dirt road in the Parque Las Palmas neighbourhood on May 21.

Ms Canales pointed to evidence suggesting that in at least two cases the victims’ clothing had been positioned in a similar way, describing it as a disturbing pattern that investigators should not ignore.

“In every instance, the victims’ blouses had been pulled up,” she said. “In two – possibly three – of the cases, their blouses were found in this raised position.

“Let me tell you why I think they did it: because, sadly, this news is making international headlines. It is leaving our port city in a very bad light,” she claimed. “Perhaps this is the attorney general’s office’s way of trying to counteract all the negative notoriety our municipality is currently receiving.”

She accused officials of downplaying the fears of a serial killer because Jalisco’s capital city, Guadalajara, is hosting several games at the World Cup this month.

“I do believe this is something that puts us very much on alert – something that compels us women to be far more cautious and, sadly, to live in fear.”

However, prosecutors in Jalisco have pushed back against the serial killer theory. Officials said there is currently no scientific or objective evidence proving the deaths are connected and stressed that investigations remain ongoing. Authorities have revealed that the women died in different circumstances, with preliminary findings indicating varying causes of death. Investigators have said they are examining all possible lines of inquiry while urging the public not to spread unverified claims.