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Mexican musician Honas found dead in Atizapan multihomicide

Keyboardist Jonathan Melendez 'Honas' of Camilo Séptimo was found dead with three others in a shooting in Atizapán.

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Four people were found dead inside a residence in the Zona Esmeralda neighborhood of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, during the early morning hours of September 2, 2026. [1] Jonathan Melendez, known by the nickname 'Honas', was identified as one of the victims; he is a keyboardist and founder of the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo. [2] Jonathan Melendez, a member of the band Camilo Séptimo, was killed along with his family in Atizapán, Estado de México. [3] Jonathan Melendez, known as 'Honas' and the keyboardist for the band Camilo Séptimo, was found murdered inside a home in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico. [4] Melendez's pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and a domestic worker were also found dead at the scene. [5] Jonathan Meléndez, a 38-year-old keyboardist, composer, and founding member of the synth-pop band Camilo Séptimo, was found dead at his home in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of Mexico City. [6] Jonathan Meléndez, the keyboardist for the Venezuelan band Camilo Séptimo, and his family were assassinated on Thursday, September 3, 2026. [7] Cynthia Urias, a television host for Televisa, reported the live murder of Jonathan Melendez during the broadcast of her program 'Cuéntamelo, ya!'. [8] Meléndez was killed along with his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, and a 21-year-old woman who worked for the family. [9] The mass murder occurred on the night of September 1, 2026, in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México. [10] A minor child survived the incident and is currently under protection. [11] The other three victims identified in initial reports were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, his three-year-old daughter Sofía, and a domestic worker. [12]
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  1. Four people were found dead inside a residence in the Zona Esmeralda neighborhood of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, during the early morning hours of September 2, 2026. · Record
  2. Jonathan Melendez, known by the nickname 'Honas', was identified as one of the victims; he is a keyboardist and founder of the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo. · Record
  3. Jonathan Melendez, a member of the band Camilo Séptimo, was killed along with his family in Atizapán, Estado de México. · EL NORTE
  4. Jonathan Melendez, known as 'Honas' and the keyboardist for the band Camilo Séptimo, was found murdered inside a home in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico. · El Universal
  5. Melendez's pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and a domestic worker were also found dead at the scene. · El Universal
  6. Jonathan Meléndez, a 38-year-old keyboardist, composer, and founding member of the synth-pop band Camilo Séptimo, was found dead at his home in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of Mexico City. · elcomercio.pePeru
  7. Jonathan Meléndez, the keyboardist for the Venezuelan band Camilo Séptimo, and his family were assassinated on Thursday, September 3, 2026. · Aristegui Noticias
  8. Cynthia Urias, a television host for Televisa, reported the live murder of Jonathan Melendez during the broadcast of her program 'Cuéntamelo, ya!'. · El Heraldo de México
  9. Meléndez was killed along with his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter, and a 21-year-old woman who worked for the family. · consequence.net
  10. The mass murder occurred on the night of September 1, 2026, in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México. · López-Dóriga Digital
  11. A minor child survived the incident and is currently under protection. · Record
  12. The other three victims identified in initial reports were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, his three-year-old daughter Sofía, and a domestic worker. · Record
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