Oaxaca, Mexico (PVDN) – After the murder of a Canadian tourist in Puerto Escondido, one of the prominent beach destinations in Oaxaca, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGEO) provided additional details about the case on Wednesday.
On the afternoon of May 15, the lifeless body of 27-year-old Víctor Masson was discovered inside a rented vehicle parked in the streets of the Arroyo Seco neighborhood. Initial reports indicated that he had been shot in the back.
According to Prosecutor José Bernardo Rodríguez Alamilla, the victim had been involved in an altercation the previous night at a bar called “El Adoquín” on Alfonso Pérez Gasga Avenue, allegedly related to a payment dispute. It was revealed that the Canadian had encountered two men and two women during the evening, and efforts are underway to identify the individuals involved in the confrontation.
“The night before the incident, Víctor Masson visited a bar in a coastal area known as ‘El Adoquín.’ A dispute arose over a payment issue, and he came into contact with four individuals, resulting in a problem with settling the bill,” stated Prosecutor Rodríguez Alamilla.
He further added, “After the altercation, he made several phone calls claiming he had been assaulted. By dawn, his lifeless body was discovered. The primary focus of this case revolves around what transpired that night.”
Masson had arrived in the popular tourist destination in the Mexican Pacific with his girlfriend, Eva Castillo, as part of their country-wide tour. Prior to their arrival in Puerto Escondido, the couple had visited the southern region and Mexico City, as per Castillo’s account to Televisa News.
On Monday, after spending the day at the beach, Castillo mentioned that she went out for dinner with some relatives while Masson opted to rest at their hotel. However, he ultimately decided to venture out alone.
During the early hours of the morning, Masson sent several voice messages to his girlfriend, expressing concerns about the people he was with. In one of the audio messages, he can be heard saying, “I have no idea what’s going on. If I send you the word ‘danger,’ please find my location and call the police, okay?” He also mentioned being with a group of people, stating, “It’s very strange… I’m stuck with them. I tried to leave, but they insisted I stay, so it’s bizarre.”
These messages were the last communication Eva Castillo received from her boyfriend. Concerned by his absence, she reported his disappearance to the authorities during the early morning hours and checked nearby hospitals for any information. Several hours later, she was informed of his tragic demise.
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