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Atizapán de Zaragoza quadruple homicide investigation

Overview

Authorities in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, have arrested two suspects, identified as Diego Sebastián “N” and Gerardo “N”, in connection with a quadruple homicide. The victims, discovered in a residence on September 2, included Jonathan Meléndez, a keyboardist for the band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their daughter, and a household employee.

Investigators from the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México believe the motive was the theft of a Bitcoin cold wallet containing millions of dollars. Prosecutors suggest one suspect may have used a professional relationship with a victim to gain entry to the home. The suspects face charges including qualified homicide, cruelty to animals, and the interruption of a pregnancy.

This incident has been linked to a trend of ‘wrench-style attacks,’ where violence is employed to coerce the surrender of cryptocurrency assets. The suspects face potential prison sentences of 25 to 70 years per victim.

Entities

Atizapán de Zaragoza · Diego Sebastián “N” · Jonathan Meléndez · Gerardo “N” · Camilo Séptimo

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Mexico suspects arrested in quadruple homicide linked to Bitcoin robbery

    Two suspects were arrested in Mexico for a quadruple homicide allegedly targeting a Bitcoin cold wallet containing millions of dollars in Atizapán de Zaragoza.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Atizapán de Zaragoza: Two arrested for multiple homicides

    Two men, Diego Sebastián “N” and Gerardo “N”, were arrested in Atizapán de Zaragoza for multiple homicides, abortion, and animal cruelty allegedly motivated by a Bitcoin theft.

Sources

argonmexico.com · coinacademy.fr · cryptobreaking.com · detlionblood32.wordpress.com · lol.hr