Héctor Hernández Escartín
Héctor Hernández Escartín, an 18-year-old from Tepito, has gained notoriety for allegedly assassinating lawyer David Cohen Sacal. Following his arrest, Hernández revealed he was offered 50,000 pesos to carry out the murder, which he had not yet collected due to being apprehended after the crime. His criminal history includes prior arrests for robbery and drug dealing, yet authorities are investigating whether he is connected to any organized crime syndicates.
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Héctor Hernández Escartín was one of the young men who shot the lawyer David Cohen Sacal.
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Mexico· 2025-11-07
Héctor Hernández Escartín was apprehended for allegedly shooting lawyer David Cohen.
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Héctor Hernández Escartín is the identified assailant who shot lawyer David Cohen Sacal.
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