Location scout for Netflix's 'Narcos' found shot to death in Mexico

Carlos Muñoz Portal was found shot to death in Mexico on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 while looking for locations for season four of Netflix's hit show "Narcos."

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Location scout Carlos Muñoz Portal was found shot to death in Mexico on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 while looking for new spots to film season four of Netflix's hit show "Narcos."

According to Business Insider, Portal's body and car were found in a violent, remote area near the border of Hidalgo state.

The region is "said to have the highest murder rate in Mexico. In July, 182 cases of homicide were reported in the densely populated state, a ratio of 12.2 for every 100,000 inhabitants."

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Authorities are having trouble figuring out the circumstances behind Portal's death since the area is so secluded.

Netflix released a statement saying, "We are aware of the passing of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a well-respected location scout, and send our condolences to his family. The facts surrounding his death are still unknown as authorities continue to investigate."

The crime has led the show's team to consider possibly moving the production back to Colombia — where it started — instead of keeping it in Mexico.

Portal was also well-known for his work with "Sicario," "Spectre," "Fast & Furious" and "Apocalypto."

Season 4 of "Narcos" will be exploring the origins of Mexico's Juarez cartel.

Take a look through the gallery above to see the cartels that run Mexico.