Claudia Ochoa Felix was a Mexican social media personality who gained fame for her resemblance to Kim Kardashian and her alleged ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel. She was found dead in her private residence in Culiacán on September 14, 2019, at the age of 35. What was the cause of her death and what was her involvement in the world of organized crime? Here are some facts you need to know.
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Who was Claudia Ochoa Felix?
Claudia Ochoa Felix was born on January 15, 1987, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. She was the mother of three children and the wife of José Rodrigo Arechiga, also known as El Chavo Felix, a former leader of Los Ántrax, an armed wing of the Sinaloa cartel. Los Ántrax was responsible for carrying out assassinations and protecting the cartel’s top leaders, including Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman.
Felix became a sensation on social media for posting photos of herself with luxury cars, designer handbags, exotic animals, and firearms. She had accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, where she amassed thousands of followers. She was nicknamed the ‘Kim Kardashian of organized crime’ and the ‘Anthrax Empress’ by the media and the public.
Was she a leader of Los Ántrax?
Felix denied any involvement in organized crime and claimed that she was a model and a businesswoman. However, many rumors circulated that she was a high-ranking member or even the leader of Los Ántrax after her husband was arrested in 2013 for drug trafficking in Amsterdam. Some reports suggested that she took over his position and became one of El Chapo’s top assassins.
According to The Telegraph, she escaped an assassination attempt in August 2019, when another woman was mistaken for her and killed. She also reportedly received death threats from rival gangs and from within the Sinaloa cartel.
How did she die?
Felix was found dead in her bed by an unidentified man who had spent the night with her after attending a party in the city center. According to prosecutor Juan Jose Rios Estavillo, alcohol and other substances were found in her body and she died of suffocation, due to apparent pulmonary aspiration caused by a drug overdose. However, her official cause of death has not been released pending autopsy results.
Some people speculated that she was assassinated by her enemies or by someone close to her. Others suggested that she committed suicide or died accidentally. Her death sparked a lot of controversy and speculation on social media, where she had many fans and detractors.
What is her legacy?
Felix’s life and death have been the subject of many articles, documentaries, books, and songs. She has been portrayed as a glamorous and powerful woman who defied the stereotypes of gender and class in a male-dominated and violent world. She has also been criticized as a narcissist and a criminal who glorified violence and drug trafficking.
Her story has raised questions about the role of women in organized crime, the influence of social media on public perception, and the impact of drug wars on Mexican society. She remains a controversial and fascinating figure who captured the attention of millions around the world.
