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Mexico Cops: Gunmen Stole Corpse of Cartel Leader

Lazcano may be dead, but his body is gone

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 9, 2012 1:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – Mexico's military says it killed one of the most notorious cartel leaders in the country. It might have a problem convincing everyone, though, because gunmen broke into a funeral home this morning and stole the body, reports the AP. But prior to that brazen raid, authorities said the corpse's fingerprints matched those of Zetas founder Heriberto Lazcano. The US DEA says it has yet to receive confirmation of Lazcano's death, and it's unclear whether Zetas will now try to cast doubt on the killing.

This undated file photo shows alleged Zeta drug cartel leader and founder Heriberto Lazcano. WARNING: Next photo contains graphic content.
This undated file photo shows alleged Zeta drug cartel leader and founder Heriberto Lazcano. WARNING: Next photo contains graphic content.   (AP Photo/Mexico's Attorney General's Office, file)
This photo released by Mexico's navy on Tuesday allegedly shows the body of Zeta drug cartel leader and founder Heriberto Lazcano. The body has been stolen.
This photo released by Mexico's navy on Tuesday allegedly shows the body of Zeta drug cartel leader and founder Heriberto Lazcano. The body has been stolen.   (AP Photo/Mexico Navy)
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Showing 3 of 14 comments
MSCOTTASHLEY
Oct 9, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
What's the dif, someone else has already taken his place.
HANKHILL
Oct 9, 2012 5:53 PM CDT
bet it was not him in the first place!
Mia
Oct 9, 2012 4:23 PM CDT
Body or STFU.
 

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