Not sure of the real facts of this very unfortunate and extremely sad incident but I read an article that said John was shot when he went to the aid of the female when she couldn't remove a ring from her finger and the robber, now murderer, either used or threatened to use a machete to get the ring off her finger.
For what it's worth, the municipality of Mazunte has had several meetings and are supposedly now organizing a civil patrol force along with requesting additional police help in patrolling their town.
Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting John G. Basehart I'm deeply affected by the senseless killing of this wonderful man. To know more about John you can check out his Facebook page at: [
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RIP John.