Culiacán, Sinaloa—The body of José Cruz Carrillo Jacobo, nephew of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, known as “El Señor de los Cielos” (The Lord of the Skies), was found riddled with bullets near a warehouse along the Culiacán–Eldorado highway in Sinaloa, Mexico. His murder is a grim reminder of the tit-for-tat violence escalating in the Sinaloa Cartel’s civil war.
At only 24 years old, Carrillo Jacobo fell victim to the ruthless power struggle between Los Mayos, led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos (Mayito Flaco), and Los Chapitos, under the command of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, “El Chapito.” His interrogation video, where he is visibly marked with “MF,” and subsequent execution, underscores the psychological warfare being waged in this bloody power struggle.
On December 19, 2024, Carrillo Jacobo’s body was found near a warehouse along the Culiacán–Eldorado highway. Shot multiple times in the head, torso, and limbs, his death was no random act of violence—it was a calculated strike in the Sinaloa Cartel’s ongoing civil war.
Carrillo Jacobo’s family name carried weight in Mexico’s underworld. As a nephew of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, “El Señor de los Cielos”, his legacy was tied to cartel royalty. But rather than wielding power like his infamous uncle, Carrillo Jacobo became a pawn in a factional battle. His alleged ties to Mayito Flaco’s faction sealed his fate as a target for Los Chapitos.
The Interrogation Video
This safe-to-view video captures Carrillo Jacobo shirtless, visibly shaken, and marked with “MF” across his chest, mocking his loyalty to Mayito Flaco’s faction. Thanks to Sol Prendido for the transcription and translation.
Transcript of the Interrogation Video
Here is the full exchange from the interrogation video that preceded José Cruz Carrillo Jacobo’s execution. The dialogue, tense and revealing, exposes key members and dynamics within the Sinaloa Cartel factions. Thanks to Sol Prendido for the translation and transcribing.
Sicario: What’s your name?
Captive: José Cruz Carrillo Jacobo.
Sicario: Which faction do you belong to?
Captive: MF or Mayito Flaco.
Sicario: Are you directly in contact with him?
Captive: I did have direct contact with him, but he stopped seeing me in person. Afterwards, he sent me to go see a nephew of Güero Reyna, an individual known as Luisito, aka El R2.
Sicario: Who are the members of your group?
Captive:
• José Lupe Jacobo, aka El Comandante
• Marco Esteban Carrillo Figueroa, aka La Rata
• Candace Sazueta
• César Iván Sazueta Rocha, aka El Chuky
• Francisco Sazueta
• César Sazueta, aka Kinqui
• Saed López, aka El Carnicero
• And me.
Sicario: Which of your family members are currently active, and what armed wings do they have?
Captive:
• Jesús Phillip Carrillo, aka El Chacho, is bringing cocaine shipments from Colombia on the orders of Albino Quintero.
• Miguel Ángel Castillo Carrillo, aka Magalo.
• Both are brothers and live in Guadalajara.
• Marco Esteban Carrillo Figueroa, aka Pechera Mia.
• Vicente Carrillo Leyva, aka El Ingeniero, compadre of El 02 Alejandro Cabrera Sarabia.
The video served as both evidence and a weapon, showcasing Los Chapitos’ ability to extract and publicize information to weaken their rivals.
Mica’s Analysis: The Aftermath
Carrillo Jacobo’s murder wasn’t just a message to Mayito Flaco’s faction—it was a calculated display of power by Los Chapitos. By targeting someone tied to cartel royalty, Los Chapitos amplified the psychological impact of their attack.
The interrogation video laid bare the inner workings of Mayito Flaco’s network, while the “MF” branding turned Carrillo Jacobo into a pawn in their propaganda machine. It wasn’t just about killing a rival—it was about ensuring the message reverberated across Sinaloa: align with the wrong faction, and you’ll meet the same fate.
This tit-for-tat violence is a symptom of the larger civil war that has fractured the Sinaloa Cartel. The once-unified organization is now splintered into factions fighting not just for control but for survival. Carrillo Jacobo’s death is a stark reminder of the human cost of this conflict and the brutal tactics that define it.
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4 Comments
Sry mica but i do not consider him a collateral, he played the game and slipped. 24 years and man tits, what a bum.
You’re absolutely right, he’s far from collateral damage—I’ve rephrased it as:
(At only 24 years old, Carrillo Jacobo fell victim to the ruthless power struggle between Los Mayos, led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos (Mayito Flaco), and Los Chapitos, under the command of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, “El Chapito.)
He’s definitely a solid B-cup.
Thanks for the feedback! ✊
The mention of Albino Quintero is interesting. It may refer to Jesus Albino Quintero Meraz, former high-level CDJ member that partnered with Ramon Alcides Magana to transport hundreds of tons of cocaine to the US via Cancun, Juarez, and Sonora. It could also refer to his son. Albino Quintero has a few more recent corridos so the old man may still be in the game.
That’s great information. Thanks ✊