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Mexican Gang Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Gruesome Crimes

12/31/2025

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Michelle Angelica Pineda, a Mexican gang leader, was sentenced to 50 years for dismembering victims and offering hearts to Santa Muerte.
She was arrested in El Paso in 2024.
She led a drug network for the Artistas Asesinos cartel, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
She was wanted for five murders, including a 2023 double homicide.
FBI agent Jarod Brown emphasized collaboration to prevent individuals like Pineda from spreading violence and drugs.

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Story summary

Michelle Angelica Pineda, a Mexican gang leader, was sentenced to 50 years for dismembering victims and offering hearts to Santa Muerte.
She was arrested in El Paso in 2024.
She led a drug network for the Artistas Asesinos cartel, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
She was wanted for five murders, including a 2023 double homicide.
FBI agent Jarod Brown emphasized collaboration to prevent individuals like Pineda from spreading violence and drugs.