The region where his body was found is popularly known as Tierra Caliente (Hot Land), and is one of the most violent in Michoacán, a state that in the last few years has seen a disproportionate growth in criminality and accusations of collusion between the local government and organized crime. 
Eneo ambalo mwili wake ulikutwa, linafahamika zaidi kama eneo la Joto, na ni moja ya maeneo yanayofahamika sana kwa ghasia huko Michoacán, jiji ambalo kwa miaka michache iliyopita limekuwa na ongezeko kubwa la matukio ya kihalifu yanayodhaniwa kupangwa kwa usiri mkubwa na serikali za mitaa.