Servando Gomez Martinez (La Tuta)

Servando Gómez Martínez, known as "La Tuta," is a convicted Mexican criminal who led the violent Knights Templar drug cartel. Originally a schoolteacher, he became involved in organized crime, helping to control drug trafficking, extortion, and violence in central Mexico. His leadership was marked by brutality and corruption, contributing significantly to the region's insecurity. In 2015, he was captured and later sentenced to prison for his criminal activities. La Tuta's story highlights how personal circumstances can lead individuals into organized crime and the impact such groups have on public safety and law enforcement.