New details have emerged in the investigation into the murder of Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo, who was killed on September 1 in Atizapán de Zaragoza, a city just outside Mexico City. The attack also claimed the lives of members of his family and a domestic worker.
According to information shared by journalist Carlos Jiménez, one of two men detained in connection with the case, identified only as Diego Sebastián “N,” gave investigators an account of what triggered the violence. Diego Sebastián, described as Meléndez’s business partner, reportedly said the confrontation broke out during an argument over an unpaid debt. He claimed the dispute involved demands for foreign currency along with roughly 30 million Mexican pesos (about $1.6 million USD) worth of cryptocurrency, and that the situation spiraled out of control from there.
The second suspect, identified as Gerardo “N,” was arrested alongside Diego Sebastián, though authorities have not yet released further details about his alleged role in the killings.
Among the victims was Aleyda Romero, a young nursing student who was reportedly close to Meléndez and his family and was killed alongside them. Mexican authorities have not confirmed all details of the leaked statement, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Source: Filtran declaración de detenido por crimen de tecladista de Camilo Séptimo: 'Millones en bitcoins y dólares' (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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