Miriam Rodríguez was just a grieving mother until the day she decided to take justice into her own hands. After her 20-year-old daughter, Karen, was kidnapped and murdered by the Los Zetas cartel in 2012, Miriam refused to let the killers walk free.
Armed with nothing but determination, she hunted down the gang members responsible. She posed as a government worker, used fake surveys to gather information, and even confronted cartel members directly. One of her biggest breakthroughs came when she tracked a suspect to an ice cream parlor, leading to his arrest and crucial confessions.
Her bravery resulted in the capture of at least ten criminals, but it also made her a target. In 2017, Miriam was assassinated outside her home—a tragic end to her heroic quest.
Yet her story didn’t end there. Today, her son continues her mission, helping hundreds of families seek justice for their lost loved ones. Miriam’s fight reminds us that even in the darkest places, one person’s courage can light the way for others.