Panama kidnapping mastermind had extensive criminal history

Harold Segura, the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping of Dayra Caicedo, was killed and had an extensive criminal record including homicide and robbery. Segura, known as "El Científico," was shot on April 9th in Panama. He was previously convicted for his role in a 2006 homicide and linked to corruption within the prison system. Segura was also connected to the Humildad y Pureza gang, which allegedly aided the Clan del Golfo in drug trafficking. He was apprehended in 2021 but later released on bail.