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Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and three relatives found dead in Mexico
Mexican authorities arrested two suspects after the musician, his pregnant wife, their daughter, and a relative were killed in their home.
The short version
- Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for Mexican rock group Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three family members at an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza.
- A 6-year-old child was found unharmed inside the residence along with a pet dog.
- Mexican security officials announced the arrest of two male suspects, noting one was an acquaintance and business partner of a victim.
Key facts
- The State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the deaths of four people, including 38-year-old musician Jonathan Meléndez, his 35-year-old pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, and a 21-year-old woman.[Billboard]
- A 6-year-old child was located alive and unharmed inside the residential complex alongside a tied-up family dog.[Billboard]
- Mexico's Secretary of Public Security announced the arrest of two men suspected of carrying out the homicides.[Billboard]
- Preliminary investigations indicated that one suspect was a business partner who allegedly utilized an established relationship of trust to enter the apartment.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- The precise motive and specific circumstances surrounding the killings have not been fully detailed by investigators.[Billboard]