It was 'kill or be killed,' says boy who worked for Mexican drug cartel
(NEWSER) - A 14-year-old hitman who has admitted to slitting the throats of at least four people for a Mexican drug cartel boss is an American citizen, authorities have revealed. The teen, reportedly carrying a San Diego birth certificate, was arrested in central Mexico recently as he was about to fly to Tijuana. "We have confirmed the boy's US citizenship," said a State Department spokeswoman, who refused to release any other details unless permission is given by the boy's parents. She said the teen will be given all State Department assistance provided to Americans arrested overseas, including prison visits by officials, who will also offer information on local attorneys, CNN reports. More»
