Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Attempted Femicide and Homicide in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A man has been sentenced to 33 years and four months in prison for attempted femicide and attempted homicide, following a trial in Playa del Carmen, the State Prosecutor’s Office announced.
José Gilberto Figueroa García received 16 years and eight months for each count, to be served consecutively, for the crimes committed on April 30, 2022.
According to the investigation, a woman and her then-partner arrived at a home in the Villas Kanavayen neighborhood when they saw Figueroa García and another man. As they tried to leave, the second man got out of a vehicle and fired a gun at them.
The victims managed to drive away and went to a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.
Prosecutors said the attack stemmed from a prior relationship between Figueroa García and the female victim. After reviewing the evidence, the court issued the guilty verdict.
In addition to the prison term, Figueroa García must pay a fine for both crimes. Compensation for material damages remains pending.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
