YouTuber El Pinky found dead in Mexico with signs of torture and cartel links suspected

timesofindia.indiatimes.com January 16, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC

YouTuber Augustin Paul, known as El Pinky, was found dead in Mexico at age 22. His body was discovered with hands and feet bound, suggesting he was tortured before his death. Police suspect involvement from a hitman linked to the Sinaloa drug cartel. Footage of El Pinky’s final moments shows him injured and being interrogated by cartel members. This incident marks a significant escalation in violence against influencers in Mexico, raising concerns about cartel-related threats to social media figures.


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