"Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix, Mexican Drug Lord, Killed By Assassin In Clown Costume"
- The Huffington Post
by Hunter Stuart
The member of a once-powerful drug clan was assasinated during a child's birthday party. Who knew that clowns do not always wear a smile on their faces. Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix was the oldest brother of the Arellano Felix Cartel. He was shot in the chest by a gunman disguised as a clown in a rental house at the Cabo San Lucas resort on the Baja California peninsula. The gunman's disguise included a standard and typical look of a clown with a colorful wig and a big, red nose. The motives of the assassination are not yet clear however.
Beginning in the 1980's, the Arellano Felix cartel ran a lucrative drug business between California and the Mexican border city of Tijuana. This cartel was portrayed in the movie Traffic (2000), where the cartel was shown battling for power in the Mexican city of Juarez.
The cartel is said to have smuggled tons of cocaine and marijuana. However the crime did not stop there. The Arellano Felix cartel corrupted peoples lives with murder and bribed law enforcement officials and military officers.
Recently, the power-hungry cartel began to slowly denature, as members were arrested and murdered. This might seem to be a relief to one, however the cartel is now slipping into the reigns of Francisco's sister Enedina and her son Fernando, otherwise known as "El Inginiero" (The Engineer.)
It might take a little more then the death of the Francisco, to terminate this dominant cartel.
October 20, 2013
Who knew clowns could be so serious? Now Caulrophobia - the fear of clowns - has a viable reason. Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix was a dangerous man and as a leader of a polarizing drug cartel, his death could have been anticipate. But most skilled psychics could never have predicted the killing of an influential member of a drug cartel being shot and murdered by a man disguised as a clown.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect opportunity to commit a murder! The killer had clearly planned this out, having the perfect disguise to fit into the scene. The news should not come as shocking, seeing that the cartel was having problems recently. It will be amusing to see who will take control of the cartel now, and if the murder was an inside job. Amazing job with the article and title especially!
ReplyDeleteClowns are known to make children happy. The killer chose a perfect disguise to comfortably roam the streets. The cartel, being one powerful man himself, eventually started to fall apart. His business and workers were decreasing but that was not going to stop him. Amazing blog and a well-chosen topic, RIta!
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of cold to say, but at least the world is now rid of another drug dealer. The dealing of drugs, and the addiction some people have with it, has become a widespread dilemma. I also admire the clever strategy in the murder. I doubt anyone would have expected a clown to be a killer. It seems to me as though this man was probably looking for revenge. I think Rita has a penchant for writing about murders!
ReplyDeleteGreat job though, Ritull, fascinating topic!
Rita has done an exceptional job choosing an article that is extremely interesting and captivating. Who knew a silly clown could bring the World another step closer to providing a safe environment for all those living in it. Aside from informing the public of an interesting occurrence, this article also alerts potential criminals to watch out and be careful. Awesome, Rita!
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, the inside stories of these drug cartels always tend to interest me greatly. I have never heard of the Arnello Felix cartel and that shows how stealthily these cartel businesses work. This article troubles residents drastically knowing that even they are not safe at a child's party. Job well done, Rita.
ReplyDeleteStepping into the drug world is a dangerous and never-ending mafia war. It is ironic how a clown is expected to bring laughs, but in this case brings death. One can argue that this murder was twisted and cruel, however, it most probably was done with the best intentions of stopping evil. Who knows, perhaps its motive was revenge. Very alluring topic, well done Rita!
ReplyDeleteA clown usually brings laughter and happiness into the lives of people through ridiculous acts of silliness. A murderous clown is definitely a giant contradiction to what usual people perceive a clown to be. Although both parties are extremely guilty of committing sinful acts, is it possible that Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix received what was coming to him in the utmost accurate way? Wonderful choice of topic, Rita!
ReplyDeleteThat is actually a great disguise because many people think that clowns are full of joy. Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix had no idea what was coming his way. The gunman was probably angry with what the Arllano Felix family has done over the past years. Murdering one man will surely not stop the drug cartel business what so ever.
ReplyDeleteUsually a human death is a sad and mournful event. Although, this changes depending on who the person was, and what their actions were. A drug lord being assassinated is not mournful, nor is it sad. Who knows how many people this man has killed in order to continue his own business. Deaths like this should be celebrated, because now, there is one less criminal,walking free.
ReplyDeleteRita, great job on this topic! Its pretty funny and smart that the killer was in a clown disguise. Expect the unexpected. A person to put themselves in a situation such as being part of a drug cartel already defines the end of their life. Their lives never end well because they either get arrested or murdered which is why this news is not surprising.
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