A citizen search group in Jalisco, Mexico, uncovered evidence of mass disappearances at a remote ranch, revealing shoes, clothing, and burned bone fragments—items missed by state investigators months earlier.

The ranch, allegedly a cartel training and execution site, was previously raided in September, but authorities failed to find key evidence.

Their inaction sparked outrage, pushing the federal government to take over the case.

Families are now identifying recovered belongings, while officials face criticism for neglecting Mexico’s 120,000+ disappeared, the Associated Press has reported.

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel dominates the area, heightening concerns over government complicity and failures.

Written by B.C. Begley