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Investigation Continues Into Camilo Séptimo Keyboardist's Murder As Financial Dispute Emerges As Motive

Atizapán de Zaragoza

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Summary

  • Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist for the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's nanny in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, Tuesday night.
  • Two suspects have been arrested, and investigators believe a financial dispute may have led to the killings.
  • The investigation remains ongoing.

Timeline

Despite the arrests, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. No court dates have been announced.

Investigators say Diego was Meléndez's business partner and co-owner of a travel company. They believe the killings may have stemmed from a financial dispute after Diego allegedly asked Meléndez for $15,000, which he refused to provide.

Suspects Diego Sebastián "N" and Gerardo "N" were arrested Wednesday, within roughly 12 hours of the killings, through coordination between the State of Mexico Prosecutor's Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Three victims, including the toddler, were shot in the head at close range; the fourth was shot in the back. Two of the victims were found with their hands bound, and the family dog was also found dead with its legs tied.

Investigators believe the killings occurred Tuesday, September 1, between 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. The bodies were discovered later that night.

His wife, Ana Paula, 35, who was four months pregnant, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's 21-year-old nanny, Aleida Romero Victorio, were also found dead. A 6-year-old boy was found alive and unharmed at the scene.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist and founding member of Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three others inside an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, late Tuesday night.

Incident reported at Ciudad López Mateos.

Despite the arrests, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. No court dates have been announced.

Investigators say Diego was Meléndez's business partner and co-owner of a travel company. They believe the killings may have stemmed from a financial dispute after Diego allegedly asked Meléndez for $15,000, which he refused to provide.

Suspects Diego Sebastián "N" and Gerardo "N" were arrested Wednesday, within roughly 12 hours of the killings, through coordination between the State of Mexico Prosecutor's Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Three victims, including the toddler, were shot in the head at close range; the fourth was shot in the back. Two of the victims were found with their hands bound, and the family dog was also found dead with its legs tied.

Investigators believe the killings occurred Tuesday, September 1, between 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. The bodies were discovered later that night.

His wife, Ana Paula, 35, who was four months pregnant, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's 21-year-old nanny, Aleida Romero Victorio, were also found dead. A 6-year-old boy was found alive and unharmed at the scene.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist and founding member of Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three others inside an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, late Tuesday night.

Incident reported at Ciudad López Mateos.

Despite the arrests, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. No court dates have been announced.

Investigators say Diego was Meléndez's business partner and co-owner of a travel company. They believe the killings may have stemmed from a financial dispute after Diego allegedly asked Meléndez for $15,000, which he refused to provide.

Suspects Diego Sebastián "N" and Gerardo "N" were arrested Wednesday, within roughly 12 hours of the killings, through coordination between the State of Mexico Prosecutor's Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Three victims, including the toddler, were shot in the head at close range; the fourth was shot in the back. Two of the victims were found with their hands bound, and the family dog was also found dead with its legs tied.

Investigators believe the killings occurred Tuesday, September 1, between 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. The bodies were discovered later that night.

His wife, Ana Paula, 35, who was four months pregnant, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's 21-year-old nanny, Aleida Romero Victorio, were also found dead. A 6-year-old boy was found alive and unharmed at the scene.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist and founding member of Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three others inside an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, late Tuesday night.

Incident reported at Ciudad López Mateos.

Despite the arrests, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. No court dates have been announced.

Investigators say Diego was Meléndez's business partner and co-owner of a travel company. They believe the killings may have stemmed from a financial dispute after Diego allegedly asked Meléndez for $15,000, which he refused to provide.

Suspects Diego Sebastián "N" and Gerardo "N" were arrested Wednesday, within roughly 12 hours of the killings, through coordination between the State of Mexico Prosecutor's Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Three victims, including the toddler, were shot in the head at close range; the fourth was shot in the back. Two of the victims were found with their hands bound, and the family dog was also found dead with its legs tied.

Investigators believe the killings occurred Tuesday, September 1, between 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. The bodies were discovered later that night.

His wife, Ana Paula, 35, who was four months pregnant, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's 21-year-old nanny, Aleida Romero Victorio, were also found dead. A 6-year-old boy was found alive and unharmed at the scene.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist and founding member of Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three others inside an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, late Tuesday night.

Incident reported at Ciudad López Mateos.

Despite the arrests, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. No court dates have been announced.

Investigators say Diego was Meléndez's business partner and co-owner of a travel company. They believe the killings may have stemmed from a financial dispute after Diego allegedly asked Meléndez for $15,000, which he refused to provide.

Suspects Diego Sebastián "N" and Gerardo "N" were arrested Wednesday, within roughly 12 hours of the killings, through coordination between the State of Mexico Prosecutor's Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Three victims, including the toddler, were shot in the head at close range; the fourth was shot in the back. Two of the victims were found with their hands bound, and the family dog was also found dead with its legs tied.

Investigators believe the killings occurred Tuesday, September 1, between 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. The bodies were discovered later that night.

His wife, Ana Paula, 35, who was four months pregnant, their 3-year-old daughter, and the family's 21-year-old nanny, Aleida Romero Victorio, were also found dead. A 6-year-old boy was found alive and unharmed at the scene.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, keyboardist and founding member of Camilo Séptimo, was found dead alongside three others inside an apartment in Atizapán de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, late Tuesday night.

Incident reported at Ciudad López Mateos.

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Legitjumps1d ago

I’ve never even been to Mexico, why am I getting notified

Legitjumps1d ago

I’ve never even been to Mexico, why am I getting notified

Legitjumps1d ago

I’ve never even been to Mexico, why am I getting notified

Legitjumps1d ago

I’ve never even been to Mexico, why am I getting notified

Legitjumps1d ago

I’ve never even been to Mexico, why am I getting notified

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