A U.S. citizen living in the Mexican state of Yucatán was found dead by state authorities near a popular nightlife area in the port town of Chicxulub, a well-known tourist destination in the municipality of Progreso, located less than 30 miles north of Mérida, the state capital.
The woman, identified as Linda Louise Johnston, 71, was reported missing on April 17 by a neighbor who called 911, telling dispatchers she had not seen Johnston in several days. During the call, the neighbor also alleged that Johnston had recently been physically assaulted by her son, Damon Anthony Martínez, who allegedly has a criminal record for assault in the United States.
