The Caníbal de Atizapán: the serial femicide that uncovered decades of impunity in Mexico

• Andrés Mendoza Celis Committed at Least 19 Femicides Over 30 Years
• Reyna González’s Disappearance Led Her Husband to Uncover the Crimes
• José Luis Montenegro and David Dorantes Explore the Chilling Story

The latest episode of the Crímenes de Terror podcast unravels the horrifying tale of Andrés Mendoza Celis, known as “El Caníbal de Atizapán.”

A seemingly ordinary man, Mendoza turned out to be one of Mexico’s most prolific femicide perpetrators.

Through in-depth analysis, the episode delves into his crimes and psychological profile.

It reveals how his impunity persisted for more than three decades.

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For over 30 years, Andrés Mendoza Celis led a double life, terrorizing the community of Lomas de San Miguel in Atizapán.

His arrest on May 15, 2021, unveiled chilling evidence: human remains, recordings of his crimes, and belongings of missing women.

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Authorities have linked him to at least 19 murders, though some speculate the number could be much higher.

The scale of his atrocities became evident after his capture, exposing decades of unchecked violence.

Andrés Mendoza Celis, 73, originally from Oaxaca, worked as a butcher and neighborhood leader, gaining the trust of his community.

Behind his “friendly” facade, however, lurked a killer who skinned, filmed, and, in some cases, even consumed his victims.

The disappearance of Reyna González Amador was pivotal in unraveling his crimes.

Her husband, a police chief, traced her to Mendoza’s home, uncovering the horrors hidden within.

This case highlights systemic failures in the Mexican justice system, where patterns of disappearances were ignored for years.

Activist and femicide journalist Itzel Cruz Alanís explains, “Femicide perpetrators continue killing because there’s complete impunity.”

Andrés Mendoza Celis’ history demonstrates how negligence and the normalization of violence perpetuate tragedies.

Primarily impacting women, who continue to be the main victims of this failed system.

Hosted by José Luis Montenegro and David Dorantes, the Crímenes de Terror podcast not only recounts Mendoza’s crimes but also examines his motives and psychological profile.

The episode delves into societal dynamics that enabled his decades-long impunity.

The podcast features detailed investigations into some of history’s most terrifying serial killers.

Including Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and Richard Ramírez.

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