Overview
- Three women were found dead in Puerto Vallarta between May 10 and May 21 at sites near Rancho El Pirulí, the federal highway by Mismaloya, and Parque Las Palmas.
- The Fiscalía del Estado de Jalisco reported that preliminary examinations show different causes of death — stab wounds, indications of poisoning by injection, and asphyxia by immersion — which officials say do not establish a single pattern.
- Authorities say investigations remain open, no arrests have been confirmed, and state prosecutors are coordinating with the Fiscalía of Estado de México to assist with victim identification and family support.
- U.S. outlets including the New York Post highlighted the killings and raised concerns about a possible serial attacker and the region's safety ahead of World Cup matches, increasing international scrutiny of local policing.
- Local search collectives helped identify one victim as Elizabeth Galindo Martínez by tattoos, and feminist groups are demanding municipal risk maps, stronger prevention and protection measures, and clearer institutional coordination.