Young Man Kills Older Man and Hides Body in Water Tank

In Xochimilco, Oswel Gabriel, 27, confessed to killing Raúl Alejandro, 60, after a night of drinking and drugs. Oswel claimed Raúl tried to rape him over unpaid drugs, prompting him to fatally stab Raúl.

Young Man Kills Older Man and Hides Body in Water Tank
Oswel Gabriel's dramatic confession led police to discover Raúl Alejandro's body hidden in a water tank. Credit: Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana de la CDMX

In a chilling and bizarre twist, the quiet streets of Xochimilco were rocked by a brutal murder, turning what began as an evening of drinking and drugs into a violent nightmare. Last Monday night, 27-year-old Oswel Gabriel, consumed by fear, rage, or perhaps guilt, sprinted towards a police patrol car, frantically shouting, “I killed him, I killed him!” His confession would lead officers to the disturbing discovery of a man’s lifeless body, stuffed inside a water tank.

The gruesome incident unfolded in the San Isidro neighborhood, where Oswel had been drinking with Raúl Alejandro, a 60-year-old acquaintance. The two, whose relationship remains shrouded in mystery, allegedly started their evening with casual drinks. But as the night progressed, their camaraderie took a dark turn. Alcohol gave way to drug use, and before long, the situation spiraled out of control.