Mexican burned to death, 8 held

MEXICO CITY - Mexican police were holding eight people in connection with the burning to death of a man for allegedly raping …

MEXICO CITY - Mexican police were holding eight people in connection with the burning to death of a man for allegedly raping and killing a young woman, the state government of Veracruz said.

Mexicans were shocked by images broadcast on Wednesday showing a man in his late 20s being burned alive before a large crowd of people, including women and children.

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