The municipal president of Teuchitlán, José Asunción Murguía Santiago, refrained from making a statement during his hearing of indictment before a control judge. He was arrested by masked members of the National Guard a few meters from his home and transferred to the facilities of the Attorney General's Office in Guadalajara, where he spent the night.
Subsequently, he was taken to the Puente Grande prison complex in a strong operation and presented before courtroom 3 of the Federal Penal Justice Center of the State of Jalisco. He is accused of organized crime against the community and forced disappearance. Throughout the hearing, arguments were presented pointing to his alleged visits to Rancho Izaguirre and supposed monthly payments of 70 thousand pesos from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
He is accused of offering protection to the CJNG and of having allegedly been the material and direct author of events that occurred within Rancho Izaguirre. He is linked to individuals such as José Gregorio "El Lastra" and "El Rojo," involved in manipulating human remains. The investigation also mentions that Murguía was aware that recruits of the criminal group were forced to consume human flesh. Additionally, he is accused of allowing the operation of the ranch and the circulation of stolen vehicles used by CJNG operators.
During the hearing, there were requests for recesses to relieve the mayor's defense attorney and to make requests for documents and additional investigations. The prosecutors requested that the hearing be private, arguing the protection of witnesses and victims. This case gained national relevance after the intervention of the Colectivo Guerreros Buscadores, who found human remains, clothing, and personal belongings at the ranch. The mayor of Teuchitlán could define his legal situation on Saturday, May 10, after requesting an extension of the constitutional term of 144 hours in his trial.
