This episode of “Eyewitness News Extra Time” discusses the kidnapping and murder of four American tourists in Mexico.
Two Americans were killed and two others were discovered alive in a rural location near the Gulf coast following a shooting and abduction that was caught on film during their cosmetic surgery road trip to Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
We now know who the victims were, and the violent attack is being investigated as a possible instance of mistaken identity.
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Down the border in Brownsville, Texas, reporter Gloria Pazmino joined us live to fill us in on the newest developments in the attack.
More news from Tuesday’s broadcast includes:
Adams, the Mayor, Discusses Asylum Seekers
The city is opening an asylum seeker reception center that will be staffed around the clock and provide migrants with access to a variety of services, including legal aid.
On Tuesday morning, Mayor Eric Adams made the decision to establish an Office of Asylum Seeker Operations official.
Battery Laws for Lithium-ion Cells
In an effort to reduce the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, lawmakers have proposed new regulations. The FDNY reports that explosions from lithium-ion batteries have surpassed both smoking and open flames as the third greatest cause of fires in New York City.
New York City Has the Highest Number of Cold Cases of Missing People in the Country.
We at 7 On Your Side are collaborating with the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office to solve cold cases. Over the years, dozens more bodies have been discovered in the city without any known relatives.
A woman whose body was discovered near the George Washington Bridge five years ago is one of the victims. Kristin Thorne, of Eyewitness News’s investigative unit, has further details.
