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Carlos Muñoz Portal

Carlos Muñoz Portal

Carlos Muñoz Portal (May 29, 1980 - September 11, 2017) was a Mexican location scout best known for his work on Narcos (TV series). [1]

Career

Muñoz's 10-year career included scouting locations for high-profile movies such as SPECTRE, Fast & the Furious and Apocalypto.

Death

On September 11, 2017, Munoz's bullet-riddled body and car were found in a remote area near the borders of Hidalgo state, which is said to have the highest murder rate in Mexico.

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At the time of his death, he was scouting for locations for the upcoming fourth season of Narcos. [1]

Netflix issued the following statement: "We are aware of the passing of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a well-respected location scout, and send our condolences to his family." [1]

References

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Citation Linkvariety.com‘Narcos’ Location Scout Shot and Killed in Mexico
Sep 16, 2017, 9:55 PM
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Citation Linkimdb.comProfile on IMDb
Sep 16, 2017, 9:56 PM
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Citation Linkbbc.comNarcos location scout shot dead in central Mexico
Sep 16, 2017, 9:59 PM
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Citation Linkpeople.comNarcos Location Scout Carlos Muñoz Portal Found Dead in Mexico
Sep 16, 2017, 10:02 PM
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Citation Linknbcnews.comSEP 16 2017, 2:38 PM ET ‘ Narcos’ Location Scout Fatally Shot in Mexico Remembered by Netflix
Sep 16, 2017, 10:03 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comCarlos Muñoz Portal on Facebook
Sep 16, 2017, 10:34 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comCarlos Muñoz Portal pictured on Facebook
Sep 16, 2017, 10:42 PM