Two siblings were convicted for their role in kidnapping a man in Mexico and threatening his family in Los Angeles County for a ransom.
Mario Alex Medina, 54, a.k.a. “Shyboy,” and Maria Alejandra Medina, 51, residents of Rosarito, Mexico, were found guilty by a jury on Friday for their involvement in a kidnapping and ransom scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A third person involved, Jose Salud Medina, 31, a.k.a. “Gordo,” who is also Mario’s son, is in Mexican custody and will be tried separately in this case.
On Nov. 5, 2022, under Mario’s direction, his accomplices broke into a neighbor’s house and kidnapped a man at gunpoint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The victim, identified only as “R.V.,” was pistol-whipped while the kidnappers fired a gun near his head.
Mario’s accomplice called the victim’s family who lives in Los Angeles County. They demanded $70,000 for the man’s release and sent a video through WhatsApp showing him being beaten, court documents said.