Jonathan Melendez, Pregnant Wife and Three-Year Old Daughter Murdered
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for Latin indie-rock band Camilo Séptimo, was found murdered alongside his pregnant wife, their young daughter, a nanny, and the family dog in their home near Mexico City.
- A six-year-old boy was found alive at the scene, while three victims were shot in the head and another in the back; the family dog was also found tied up.
- Authorities arrested two suspects, including Diego Sebastián “N,” who allegedly used his trusted relationship with Meléndez to access the residence, and Gerardo “N,” who is also implicated.
- Camilo Séptimo, formed in 2013, released their latest album, Mapas II, in May and had upcoming tour dates starting September 19 in Juárez.
- Representatives for the band have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.
