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Camilo Séptimo Identifies Domestic Worker Killed With Jonathan Meléndez

Camilo Séptigo revealed the identity of a 21-year-old domestic worker killed alongside musician Jonathan Meléndez and his family.

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Camilo Séptimo, the indie rock band to which Jonathan Meléndez belonged, broke their silence regarding the brutal multihomicide that killed the artist, his pregnant wife, and their three-year-old daughter. [1] Authorities confirmed the discovery of Jonathan Meléndez's body in an apartment building in Atizapán de Zaragoza, alongside the bodies of his pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and one of his workers. [2] Camilo Séptimo, a musical group, issued a public statement mourning the tragic death of their keyboardist, Jonathan Samuel Meléndez Ochoa, known as 'Honas'. [3] Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Jonathan Meléndez was found dead at his residence in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico. [4] A mass shooting occurred on September 1, 2026, in Atizapán, State of Mexico, resulting in the deaths of musician Jonathan Meléndez, his wife Ana Paola, their three-year-old daughter Sofía, and the nanny Aleyda Romero. [5] Aleyda Romero, who was 21 years old, saved the life of Jonathan Meléndez's six-year-old son by instructing him to hide under a bed before leaving the room. [6] Diego Sebastián 'N' was identified as the material author of the crime and was detained along with his driver Gerardo 'N'. [7] Authorities identified a 21-year-old domestic employee as one of the victims alongside the musician's family. [8] In a social media post, the band members stated that Jonathan Meléndez will be remembered with immense love and gratitude. [9] The band described Jonathan Meléndez as a brother and a founding member who dedicated more than 10 years to the group. [10] The members of Camilo Séptimo initially decided to remain silent regarding the incident but later shared emotional messages on social media. [11] The band members stated they would remember Meléndez with immense love and gratitude, choosing to honor and celebrate his life, music, and legacy. [12]
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  1. Camilo Séptimo, the indie rock band to which Jonathan Meléndez belonged, broke their silence regarding the brutal multihomicide that killed the artist, his pregnant wife, and their three-year-old daughter. · El Heraldo de México
  2. Authorities confirmed the discovery of Jonathan Meléndez's body in an apartment building in Atizapán de Zaragoza, alongside the bodies of his pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, and one of his workers. · El Universal
  3. Camilo Séptimo, a musical group, issued a public statement mourning the tragic death of their keyboardist, Jonathan Samuel Meléndez Ochoa, known as 'Honas'. · El Universal
  4. Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Jonathan Meléndez was found dead at his residence in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico. · El Informador
  5. A mass shooting occurred on September 1, 2026, in Atizapán, State of Mexico, resulting in the deaths of musician Jonathan Meléndez, his wife Ana Paola, their three-year-old daughter Sofía, and the nanny Aleyda Romero. · Diario de Yucatán
  6. Aleyda Romero, who was 21 years old, saved the life of Jonathan Meléndez's six-year-old son by instructing him to hide under a bed before leaving the room. · Diario de Yucatán
  7. Diego Sebastián 'N' was identified as the material author of the crime and was detained along with his driver Gerardo 'N'. · Diario de Yucatán
  8. Authorities identified a 21-year-old domestic employee as one of the victims alongside the musician's family. · El Heraldo de México
  9. In a social media post, the band members stated that Jonathan Meléndez will be remembered with immense love and gratitude. · El Heraldo de México
  10. The band described Jonathan Meléndez as a brother and a founding member who dedicated more than 10 years to the group. · El Universal
  11. The members of Camilo Séptimo initially decided to remain silent regarding the incident but later shared emotional messages on social media. · El Universal
  12. The band members stated they would remember Meléndez with immense love and gratitude, choosing to honor and celebrate his life, music, and legacy. · El Informador
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