Goyo Cárdenas Marked Mexico's Criminal History

In the latest episode of Crímenes de Terror, they dive into the life of Gregorio “Goyo” Cárdenas Hernández, known as the Strangler of Tacuba.

This Mexican serial killer and necrophiliac shocked his country when he murdered four young men in 1942.

However, his story took an unexpected turn when, years later, he was presented as a model of social rehabilitation.

The episode explores how his life went from criminal headlines to the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, where he even received honors.

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Goyo Cárdenas had a childhood marked by neurological and psychological issues that, according to specialists, influenced his criminal behavior.

Despite his difficulties, he excelled academically and earned a scholarship to study chemistry at Petróleos Mexicanos.

His murders, committed in just one month, included macabre details such as experiments with his victims’ bodies.

This episode of the podcast analyzes how his actions and the way he concealed the crimes left a mark on Mexico’s criminal history.

After his arrest, Goyo Cárdenas was declared mentally incompetent, leading to his confinement in a psychiatric institution.

He escaped, was re-arrested, and later continued his education from prison, eventually becoming a lawyer.

His alleged rehabilitation and later presidential pardon made him a media figure.

In Crímenes de Terror, the circumstances that led to his release and the controversies surrounding it are examined.

Don’t miss this episode of the second season of Crímenes de Terror, available on Óyenos Audio.

Discover the details of how «Goyo,» a confessed killer, went from being a feared figure to a supposed symbol of hope and social reintegration.

Authentic rehabilitation or a constructed narrative?

The answer may surprise you.