"I became scared when a friend told me that in return for a favor, Santa Muerte can also take from you the person who you love the most." Guadalupe García, 50, of Nogales, Son., an ex-devotee of Santa Muerte.
"I love her and you cannot escape her. She takes everyone, rich or poor."
Rafael Garcia, 50, follower of Santa Muerte
"It is harmful because it turns religion into magic."
Rev. Juan Carlos Aguirre, Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

