Local authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, are investigating the deaths of three women found in separate locations within the city. The bodies were discovered over the past few weeks, with the first found on May 10, followed by a second body shortly after, and the third on May 25. Police have reported that the victims, aged between 30 and 35, had tattoos and were found partially undressed. Authorities are exploring the possibility of a connection between the cases, as no friends or relatives have come forward to claim the bodies, leading to speculation that the women may have been killed elsewhere and disposed of in Puerto Vallarta.
The area is a popular tourist destination, with approximately 1.7 million visitors in 2022, predominantly from the United States. Recent violence in Jalisco has been linked to the aftermath of the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." Following his death, the Jalisco New Generation cartel reportedly engaged in violent acts, including setting vehicles ablaze and creating roadblocks. The region has seen a heightened travel alert from the U.S. State Department due to escalating violence, although reports indicate that the situation has since stabilized.