Adolfo Constanzo American serial killer Date of Birth: 01.11.1962 Country: Mexico

Biography of Adolfo Constanzo

Adolfo Constanzo, also known as "El Padrino de Matamoros" (The Godfather of Matamoros), was an American serial killer, drug trafficker, and leader of a religious cult. He was born in Miami, Florida, USA, to a Cuban immigrant mother who gave birth to him at the age of 15. He had two siblings from different fathers. After the death of her first husband, Constanzo's mother moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she got married for the second time. Adolfo was baptized as a Catholic and even worked as an altar server for a while.

In 1972, the family moved back to Miami after the death of Constanzo's stepfather, leaving them with little money. Constanzo's mother remarried for the third time and had high hopes for her son, believing that his alleged mystical abilities would lead him to a different path. As a teenager, Constanzo befriended a local priest of Palo Mayombe, a religion known for its occult practices, and learned skills that would be useful for his future involvement in drug trafficking.

Constanzo and his mother were frequently arrested for minor crimes such as theft and vandalism. While he managed to complete his schooling, he was expelled from preparatory courses. His mother didn't seem concerned and believed that his future lay in the realm of his supposed mystical abilities. According to a family legend, Constanzo predicted the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981.

In 1983, Constanzo traveled to Mexico City, earning a living by reading Tarot cards along the way. In Mexico City, he established new connections and gained loyal followers, such as Martin Quintana Rodriguez and Omar Chewe Orea Ochoa, who became his assistants, students, and lovers. Constanzo returned to Miami but continued to visit Mexico City regularly. He gradually organized a religious cult, attracting drug traffickers, musicians, and even police officers. The cult's center was located in the town of Matamoros on the US-Mexico border. Here, Constanzo organized drug shipments, extravagant religious ceremonies, and even human sacrifices.

Constanzo came under police scrutiny after the disappearance of American tourist Mark J. Kilroy. The cult in Matamoros was discovered almost accidentally during an investigation into drug trafficking. Several individuals closely linked to Kilroy's death were arrested. Authorities later announced that Constanzo personally killed Kilroy by striking him with a machete in the back of the head when he attempted to escape. The arrested individuals provided information about other victims of the bloodthirsty cult.

The arrests continued, and eventually, the police cornered Constanzo. He sought refuge with four of his most loyal followers in an abandoned apartment in Mexico City. Refusing to surrender, Constanzo ordered one of his followers to shoot him. When the police arrived, Constanzo and his right-hand man, Quintana Rodriguez, were already dead. Most of the cult's leaders managed to avoid prison time, but a few fell into the hands of the authorities. One of them, Sara Maria Aldrete, was arrested shortly after Constanzo's death and was sentenced to 68 years in prison for her involvement in the cult's activities.