Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo, was found dead in his apartment near Mexico City last Tuesday. The musician was accompanied by his pregnant wife, his 3-year-old daughter, the family's nanny and the house dog. Only the 6-year-old son survived and was found alive at the scene.
The circumstances of the death have not yet been clarified by Mexican authorities. Local police are investigating the case to determine the causes of the tragedy that claimed the lives of the entire family. So far, no further details have been released about the state of the bodies or possible clues about what may have happened.
Jonathan Meléndez was known in the Mexican music scene as a member of the Camilo Séptimo band, which gained popularity across Latin America. The apartment where the tragedy occurred is located in the metropolitan area of Mexico City, one of the most densely populated areas of the country.
The surviving 6-year-old son was the only family member to escape the fatal fate. Authorities did not specify how the child managed to survive or in what condition he was found. The case has caused outrage in Mexico and among the band's fans.
