A cartel kidnapped and subjected a group of young film students to torture, eventually dissolving their bodies in acid. The students, Javier Salomón Aceves Gastélum, Jesús Daniel Díaz, and Marco Ávalos, were filming for a university project in Jalisco, Mexico when they were mistaken for rival gang members by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The students were taken to a house in Tonala, where Javier was interrogated and killed, leading to the demise of his two friends. The CJNG then used acid to dispose of the bodies.
Christian Palma Gutiérrez, a Mexican rapper known as QBA, was paid by the CJNG to work for them. Gutiérrez, with a substantial YouTube following, produced music videos showcasing violence in Guadalajara. The CJNG’s brutal acts have led to convictions and continue to spread fear in Mexico, particularly in the western regions where they operate.
The CJNG has a history of extreme violence, including downing an army helicopter, killing officials, and displaying victims’ bodies on bridges. They also engage in gruesome practices such as cannibalism and beheadings in their “terror schools” to intimidate and control recruits.