Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Rancher Killed Near Arizona-Mexico Border | keyc.tv

"A well-known rancher in Southern Arizona was found shot to death and people in Douglas, Arizona say they think it may be the latest incident of violence on the border.Rob Krentz was found shot and killed Saturday on a ranch about 30 miles northeast of Douglas. Local residents say he may have been killed by a drug smuggler.The area where Krentz was found is called the Chiricahua Corridor.Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever says he does not know why Krentz was killed.He said at this point there is no evidence that the murder is related to any drug smuggling." Visit:
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U.S. couple killed in Mexico drug violence - Washington Times

"CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) -- Suspected drug gang hit men separately ambushed two cars carrying families with ties to the U.S. consulate in this violent border city, killing an American couple and a Mexican man. Three young children survived, although two suffered wounds.
The slayings came amid a surge in bloodshed along Mexico's border with Texas" Visit:
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Mexican Drug Wars -10 youths slain in Mexico - latimes.com

This is the latest in a three year series of stories in the Los Angeles Times aboutthe Mexican Drug Wars.
"Reporting from Mexico City - Ten students on their way to receive government scholarships were killed by gunmen at a checkpoint in the state of Durango, officials said Monday. Half of the victims were 16 or younger." visit:
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