Introduction
In a surprising turn of events, the Mexican Supreme Court ministers, set to be replaced by newly elected officials in September, ordered the absolute freedom of Juana Hilda González Lomelí after nearly twenty years of unjust imprisonment. González Lomelí is one of six individuals falsely accused of the kidnapping and murder of Hugo Alberto Wallace, son of Isabel Miranda. This case, known as “el caso Wallace,” was extensively investigated and exposed by journalist Ricardo Raphael in his novelistic work, “Fabricación.”
Background on the Wallace Case
Isabel Miranda, driven by desperation and a desire to justify her son’s alleged criminal activities, falsely accused others of higher criminal standing. Her actions led to the suffering of innocent individuals, including torture, humiliation, and imprisonment. Ricardo Raphael’s investigation revealed the injustices faced by those wrongly accused, shedding light on the tragic events surrounding “el caso Wallace.”
Calderón’s Role and Influence
A significant factor in Isabel Miranda’s influence and positive public image was the support of then-President Felipe Calderón. Threatening to place a prominent ad near Los Pinos accusing Calderón of neglecting her case, Miranda secured a meeting with the president. Calderón offered his full attention, stating, “I have all the time you need.”
Isabel Miranda skillfully anticipated that Calderón would respond favorably to her plea. She had devised this strategy a month earlier, in December 2006, after seeing Calderón dressed in military attire. Calderón was more concerned about the half of the country that voted for another candidate and accused the elections of being fraudulent. He saw an opportunity to connect with this demographic by assisting Miranda.
Calderón’s Promise and Its Consequences
Calderón pledged to help Isabel, stating, “You could be of great assistance to my government if you drafted a document outlining all the challenges you’ve faced, primarily due to bureaucratic inefficiency.” He also requested her assistance in combating kidnapping, empowering her to work alongside his administration.
Isabel Miranda’s Manipulation and Death
Despite the lack of evidence, Isabel Miranda successfully manipulated Calderón and the nation. Six days before Raphael’s “Fabricación” was published, Miranda conveniently passed away. The reported location of her death, Hospital ABC, does not align with her official death certificate, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her demise.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was involved in the Wallace case? The case involved six individuals falsely accused of kidnapping and murdering Hugo Alberto Wallace, son of Isabel Miranda.
- Who was Ricardo Raphael? Ricardo Raphael was a journalist and writer who extensively investigated the Wallace case for six years, exposing its injustices in his novelistic work, “Fabricación.”
- What was Felipe Calderón’s role? Former President Felipe Calderón offered his full attention to Isabel Miranda, pledging assistance and empowering her to work alongside his administration.
- What happened to Isabel Miranda? Isabel Miranda passed away six days before Raphael’s “Fabricación” was published. The reported location of her death does not match her official death certificate, leading to speculation about the true circumstances surrounding her death.
