A Mother's Unyielding Pursuit of Justice: The Miriam Rodriguez Story

In an incredible story of a mother's determination, Miriam Elizabeth Rodriguez Martinez of San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, took matters into her own hands to track down the criminals responsible for kidnapping and murdering her daughter, Karen Alejandra Salinas Rodriguez. With law enforcement corruption a widespread issue in Mexico, Miriam embarked on a three-year quest to locate and apprehend the Los Zetas Cartel members involved in her daughter's kidnapping. Through her relentless efforts, she managed to capture almost every living member of the crew responsible.

Miriam's daring pursuit, which included disguises, a fake handgun, and false identification, put her in the crosshairs of the cartel. Tragically, she was shot and killed outside her home on Mother's Day. Miriam's legacy lives on through her son Luis, who has taken over the group she started to support local families with missing loved ones, and the town of San Fernando has honored her memory with a bronze plaque in the central plaza.