Authorities in Puerto Vallarta are investigating whether the deaths of three women found in separate areas of the Mexican resort town are connected, as concerns grow over the possibility of a serial killer, as reported by The New York Post.

Police are reviewing evidence, surveillance footage, and reports after the women were found dead in isolated areas. Officials said all three women were in their early to mid-30s and had tattoos. The bodies were partially undressed, according to police.

The first victim was found on May 10 near Rancho El Piruli, a well-known viewpoint in Puerto Vallarta.

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A second woman was found nearly a week later at a roadside stop along a highway.

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The third body was discovered on a dirt road in the Parque Las Palmas neighborhood.

Authorities have not confirmed the identities of the women. Local reports suggested the third woman could be Elizabeth Martinez, a 22-year-old from Mexico who had been reported missing.

Tattoos were found on the neck, hand, and arm, including a skull, a woman with horns, and a name, according to Mexico News Daily. The outlet reported that the body showed signs of violence.

Officials said the investigation remains in its early stages. Police are also looking into whether the women may have been killed elsewhere and their bodies later transported to Puerto Vallarta.

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The investigation has drawn attention because Puerto Vallarta is a popular destination for American tourists. The possibility that the deaths are connected has raised new questions about safety in the resort town during the current travel season.

The case follows a violent episode in February, when Puerto Vallarta saw burned-out buses and looted shops after cartel members retaliated over the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho.

American tourists were stranded in the city as the violence unfolded.

Images from the February unrest showed firefighters working to extinguish flames from buses set on fire by members of organized crime.

Paul Tumpowsky, chief revenue officer for Fora Travel, told The Post that travelers heading to the area should remain aware without allowing fear to control their plans.

Tumpowsky said tourists should have a “heightened sense of awareness, not to the point of ruining your vacation, but being smart.”

“This is a time to think about and plan a little bit more about what’s the appropriate amount of risk you’re willing to take,” he said.

Puerto Vallarta police have not announced whether the three cases are officially linked. Investigators continue to examine surveillance footage, reports, and evidence as speculation grows around the deaths.

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