The Orange County prosecutor who was found dead in Mexico last month was reportedly the victim of extortion in the hours leading up to his death.
prosecutor who was found dead in Mexico last month was reportedly the victim of extortion in the hours leading up to his death.
Rosarito police extorted money from Elliot Blair and his wife less than two hours before he died, according to reports. Police stopped Blair for reportedly rolling through a stop sign on his way back from a restaurant. The officers allegedly demanded money from the couple who gave them $160 before driving away. Orange County public defender killed in Mexico celebrating first wedding anniversaryMexican police have described this as a tragic accident but Blair's family believes he was the victim of a brutal crime.Mexican officials say it was an accidental fall, but the family says it was a brutal crime.
Blair was found dead Jan. 14 while on vacation with his wife in Rosarito Beach. The two were celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Since then, Blair's family has expressed frustration with Mexican authorities over a lack of communication and has since launched their own independent investigation into his death. All the news you need to know, every day
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