Adolfo Constanzo, often referred to as "The Godfather of Matamoros," was a notorious figure whose criminal activities in Mexico in the late 1980s captivated and horrified the public. Born in 1962 in Miami, Florida, Constanzo's early life seemed unremarkable, but he soon embarked on a path that would lead him to infamy.

Early Life and Background

Adolfo Constanzo was born to a Cuban immigrant mother, and his childhood was marked by a mix of Catholicism and Palo Mayombe, an Afro-Caribbean religion. This blend of religious beliefs profoundly influenced Constanzo, shaping his later actions and ideologies.

Turn to Crime and Cult Leadership

As a young adult, Constanzo moved to Mexico City, where he established himself as a psychic and healer among the city's elite. His charismatic personality and purported supernatural abilities attracted a following, and he soon formed a cult. This group, which included several influential members of Mexican society, was deeply involved in drug trafficking and ritualistic practices.

The Matamoros Murders

Constanzo's notoriety peaked with the discovery of the grisly Matamoros murders in 1989. The Mexican police unearthed multiple bodies from a ranch in Matamoros, near the U.S.-Mexico border. These victims, many of whom were rival drug traffickers, had been brutally sacrificed in rituals led by Constanzo. The rituals were believed by Constanzo and his followers to provide magical protection for their drug trafficking activities.