I can't thank you enough for the links
@mountaineer , they are very helpful, especially those of their ministry.
At this point, I think it looks intentional, not "mistaken-identity", I mean really. I'm surprised if they were out in a desert type area or maybe it was a bit greener,
that anyone survived.Some Canadian coverage which is actually AP it appears:
9 Americans killed, child missing after ambush in Mexico
Mexican Security Minister Alfonso Durazo, seen last month ...
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Jhon LeBaron, another relative, posted on his Facebook page that his aunt and another woman were dead, which could bring the death toll to at least seven. He also posted that six of his aunt's children had been left abandoned but alive on a roadside.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, whose father George was born in a Mormon settlement in Mexico, expressed his sadness over the killings.
"Ann and I are heartbroken for the victims of the horrific attacks in Mexico," he said. "Our prayers are with their families who have suffered such an unspeakable tragedy. The U.S. must work with Mexican officials to hold accountable those responsible for this senseless violence."
More at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexico-americans-killed-1.5348041
Sen. Romney is indeed, commenting on it on twitter.
It's interesting that some Mormons and Mennonites and maybe some other religions went down there for "religious freedom", I mean, the Mennonites probably were not concerned about some laws but now, it shows how times have changed so much. Never did these things happen in the past. I'm pretty sure I have read about some violence aimed at Mennonites though, I don't think they were killed, I read about a car theft actually. They must be wondering if they should stay down there or as one of the articles mentions, have their own security force.
I can't buy this was some "mistaken identification" but it wouldn't be out of the picture.