Chronicle of a Kidnapping (in 140 Characters)
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photo by: pcamarasoy
A Twitter user uses social media to relate one family's anguish during the kidnapping of their son.
Due to the fact this case has not been publicized in the media, nor have there been any statements made by authorities, for journalistic purposes, the following chronicle must be narrated as an "alleged" kidnapping.
However, the mentioning of the collusion and corruption of authorities in this kidnapping, sadly, is a known reality which exists in Mexico today.
Below you will find the Chronicle of a Kidnapping which was shared with users of Twitter by pcamarasoy from August 13 - August 19, 2010. He began the online journal, two days after the kidnapping, at the request of the family.
Kidnappers enter apartment and kidnap four young men.
Mother of one of the kidnapped young men makes a call to a N.L. government official requesting advice and assistance. The official made mention the kidnappers would call and most probably be requesting a sum of $500,000.
Mother awaits call from kidnappers.
Kidnappers call and demand $500,000 and threaten to kill all four.
Complicity between government official and kidnappers discovered.
Brother of victim has received 4 calls, Mom now takes all calls.
Kidnappers said: We have not killed the boy out of consideration for a call made by the Mother??????
Journalists investigating. Kidnappers threaten. Government official angry, confronts Mother by phone.
Midnight Wednesday: Kidnappers call, give proof of life. Will call again at 3:00 p.m. Thursday.
Thursday:
We are expecting a call from the kidnappers ... is supposed to be at 3 pm
We know that the kidnappers and their accomplices are reading us and listening to us. Let them know we will not back down.
If you kidnap one of us, you kidnap us all. This could happen to any of us.
Kidnappers have not called. They said 3, it's 9..Family is at peace, they will not back down.
Still no call from kidnappers.
We will give names in time. It is not possible what is happening in Nuevo Leon and all of Mexico. We will report the kidnapping to national medias.
Family is calm. Thinking about reporting the government official to the Mexican Army and Navy.
Friday August 13, 2010
The kidnappers are calling.
At this time the kidnappers are speaking to the Mother.
In a heartbreaking dialog, Kidnappers refuse to negotiate with Mother.
Government official is angry. Police implicated in kidnapping want money. Family doesn't have money.
Saturday August 14, 2010:
Good morning everyone: Thank you for the solidarity you have shown in my kidnapping of my friend's son.
Last night the kidnappers called. He is still alive.
Police and a high level government official of NL are involved.
We are selling everything to raise money for ransom: furniture, electronics, car, etc.
Kidnappers called yesterday and gave proof of life. Family selling everything to raise money.
Do not forget kidnappers are police and government official of NL.
Mother of victim is an example of balance and endurance.
Kidnappers know killing the young man would create a national media scandal.
Thank you followers. The kidnapping is real. The drama is real. It has not been reported to authorities because they are accomplices.
The family decided to denounce the kidnapping on Twitter, they feel the young man is still alive because of it.
Reporting the kidnapping to other citizens is more effective than reporting to any authority. The Mother places trust in you.
The kidnapping WILL be made reported to the media, in time. Thank you for your solidarity.
Kidnappers called. Threatening. Obligate Mother of victim to call Father of other victim to get more money.
Let me remind you that 3 other young men were kidnapped along with my friend's son.
Still trying to sell possessions to complete ransom. Mother doesn't have what kidnappers want.
It is 11:38 p.m., The kidnappers have not called. The family is very grateful to the Twitter community.
The family of the kidnapped victim is exhausted. They will try to sleep for the first time in days. Thank you, all, for your help.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
There is a very tense calm. The kidnappers have not called. Family continues selling possessions.
The Mother and family have made a momentous decision. Hopefully this will be over in 1-3 days.
Thank you for supporting us during this ordeal. The selling of items has not gone well.
Monday August 16, 2010
Today is a crucial for the liberation of the victims. The Mother is awaiting the kidnappers call.
The family of the young man have done everything in their power, now they wait. There is nothing else that can be done.
If the kidnapper to not lower their demands significantly, there will be no release, no deal. God help this family.
Difficult day for the family..What a way to completely destroy the emotional health of a family.
Another day has gone by. The kidnappers have not called.
The family has retired for the night, they will rest. I will do the same. We hope for news tomorrow.
Tuesday August 17,2010
The kidnappers have not called. The Mother is still trying to get money together and filing kidnapping report.
Mauricio Fdz, mayor of San Pedro LIES, when saying there are no kidnappings in San Pedro. There are at least 8. One being my friend's son.
Kidnappers have still not called. Family waits patiently.
Kidnappers have not called in 4 days. There is a very tense calm. Family attempting to maintain control.
At least 8 young men are currently kidnapped in San Pedro. Mayor Fdz LIED to IMAGE (interview) when he said there are no kidnappings in San Pedro.
Wednesday August 18, 2010
The family has reported the kidnapping to authorities, Army, and Navy.... and still NOTHING
Time is running out. The kidnappers are not calling. Hope is still intact, but Mother's anguish continues to rise.
In difficult times, you learn about people. Today I am living a kidnapping and am now cautious of people.
Today marks one week since they were kidnapped. One block away from Centrito del Valle. In San Pedro, N.L.
Thursday. August 19, 2010
It is very sad to watch the consumption and destruction of a family during a kidnapping.
The kidnappers called! We are negotiating.
The pressure is enormous...... The kidnappers agreed to less money.
Waiting to meet kidnappers, pay ransom/release kidnapped. All of this in the municipal where Mauricio Fdz says there is NO kidnapping.
I ask of you a prayer, for the victim and his family. This is a moment of life and death.
God, forgive the kidnappers for the harm they caused this family. Forgive them.
This will be over in any moment.
Going over last details before kidnapping resolved.
Twitter friends, We would like to share with you the victim was released after paying off the ransom.
What has happened to us, unfortunately, could also happen to you. Everything took place in San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L.
San Pedro police and a government official colluded in this kidnapping. I say this, again, in case of retaliation.
During the payment of the ransom, 4 San Pedro patrol cars stood guard. Halcones, watching out for the kidnappers.
The involvement of authorities in kidnappings is very dramatic. Citizens are defenseless.
The kidnapping lasted almost 9 days. The family has been deeply affected. Kidnappers collected the ransom, yet continue to threaten family.
The family cannot afford to leave Mexico, but they will have to leave Monterrey.
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As an update to San Pedro kidnappings, Monday, August 23, 2010, in a joint operation, the Mexican Navy and the State Investigative Agency (AEI) rescued six people, including one woman, from a safe house located in Valle de Vasconcelos, San Pedro, N.L and detained three men.
The victims were between the ages of 25 and 38 and had each been kidnapped 8-10 days prior.
Authorities report the rescue was the result of an anonymous tip and coordinated intelligence operations; no shots were fired.
In the interior of the scarcely furnished house, authorities seized 14 weapons, ammunition of various calibers, and handcuffs.
In a second floor bedroom, all six victims were found.
San Pedro is not exempt from kidnappings
The municipality of San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L. is in no way exempt from the presence of organized crime and kidnapping, said the San Pedro Director of Public Security, Camilo Cantu Aguilar.
Although the government official declined to elaborate when asked if his statement meant San Pedro is lacking in security, he did say the San Pedro security project is a 3 year plan, it is incomplete.
"There is not a municipality or city in Mexico which is free and clear of organized crime. The securing of San Pedro is incomplete. We are still lacking over 1000 cameras, we are in need of a great deal of equipment.
Remember, we have no idea what happens inside private residences. We know and are securing the streets, but inside each home, truthfully, we just don't know."
Sources: Twitter: pcamarasoy, Milenio, larocka.info, elNorte
