El Coqueto: The case of César Armando Librado Legorreta in Crímenes de Terror

• César Armando Librado Legorreta: The Driver Who Kidnapped, Raped, and Murdered Women During His Route
• Escaped Authorities but Was Recaptured on March 3, 2012
• Could Become the First Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Feminicide in the State of Mexico

In the latest episode of Crímenes de Terror, journalist José Luis Montenegro delves into the chilling story of César Armando Librado Legorreta, also known as “El Coqueto.”

Librado Legorreta was convicted of eight rapes and the murders of seven women in the Valle de México.

As a driver for Ruta 2, a public transportation line, he exploited the early morning darkness to prey on his victims.

His modus operandi turned him into one of the most feared serial killers in the region.

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Librado Legorreta’s method was meticulous and brutal.

He would fake a mechanical failure on his microbus to force all passengers off except for one woman, whom he would offer to take to her destination.

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Instead of taking her home, he would change the route, sexually assault her, and then kill her.

He often dumped the bodies in a canal in Tlalnepantla and chose late-night passengers to ensure he had more time to commit his crimes.

Librado’s reign of terror ended on February 26, 2012, when he was captured in Mexico City and taken to the Subprocuraduría de Justicia in Tlalnepantla.

However, his detention was marred by controversy.

On February 27, Librado escaped from the Attorney General’s office with the assistance of his guards.

Authorities offered a million-peso reward for information leading to his recapture.

On March 3, 2012, Librado Legorreta was apprehended again in the Magdalena Contreras district of Mexico City.

His escape and subsequent capture caused widespread public outrage.

It was later revealed that three investigative police officers had aided in his escape. These officers were arrested for negligence and corruption.

Thus this was a case that exposed systemic failures.

The case of César Armando Librado Legorreta, alias “El Coqueto,” stands out for the brutality of his crimes and the flaws in the justice system that allowed his escape.

His flight highlighted weaknesses among the authorities responsible for his custody.

This case is significant in the State of Mexico, as it could set a precedent in the judicial system.

Under the 2011 Penal Code reforms, Librado could become the first individual sentenced to life imprisonment for feminicide and rape.

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In this episode, learn about César Armando Librado Legorreta’s psychological profile, his modus operandi, and the details of his capture.

Crímenes de Terror is an original production by Óyenos Audio.

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