A six-year-old boy is the lone survivor of a brutal attack that claimed the lives of his father, mother and baby sister in Mexico City this week. The child’s father, Jonathan Meléndez, was the keyboardist for the Mexican rock band Camilo Séptimo, a group with a loyal following in Latin American rock circles though less known outside the region.
According to authorities, the family was attacked inside their penthouse apartment on the night of Tuesday, September 1. Investigators say the boy managed to escape harm by hiding on a bed while the assault unfolded around him. Officers later discovered him unharmed inside the residence and immediately connected him with child welfare and mental health services to limit the psychological toll of what he witnessed.
Officials say the boy will eventually be asked to testify about what happened that night, and he will be accompanied by a psychologist throughout the process given his age and the trauma involved.
The attack also killed Meléndez’s wife, Ana Paula, who was pregnant, and the couple’s three-year-old daughter. Authorities have not yet released details about a motive or suspects as the investigation continues.
To read the full story and follow updates on the case, check out the original report from El Tiempo.
Source: Así logró sobrevivir el hijo de 6 años de Jonathan Meléndez, tecladista asesinado junto a su familia en México (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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