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Mom influencer kills her family in murder-suicide hours after ominous final post

New York Post • October 6, 2026 • world

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Cindy Tamez, a 33-year-old aspiring influencer, fatally shot her partner and two sons before killing a younger son and then herself in Montemorelos, Mexico.
The murder-suicide occurred hours after Tamez posted threatening and vengeful messages on TikTok, addressing her “nasty side” to her 70,000 followers.
A .38 caliber pistol was used in the killings, with shell casings found both at the home and the site of Tamez’s suicide matching the weapon.
Tamez was involved in lending money and trading items such as watches, cars, and cell phones, and authorities are investigating possible links between these activities and the incident.
Her social media posts revealed a pattern of anger and desire for revenge, which may provide insight into her motives for the tragic act.