Daniel Lawrence , 33 , and Renata Flores , 45 , of Cornwall , both convicted . The case was the first time a U.S. citizen had been charged with murder in Mexico since the Mexican government began to crack down on organized crime after President Felipe Calderon took office in December 2006. Pair were laundering money and buying pricey goods such as Smeg fridge . Also had pet marmoset monkey which had its own shelter in the garden . Lawrence was jailed for three years while Flores escaped going to prison .
Daniel Lawrence , 33 , and Renata Flores , 45 , of Cornwall , both convicted . Couple investigated by police after bank staff noticed suspicious deposits . Pair were laundering money and buying pricey goods such as Smeg fridge . Also had pet marmoset monkey which had its own shelter in the garden . Lawrence was jailed for three years while Flores escaped going to prison .