Diego Sebastián ‘N’ and Gerardo ‘N’ were transferred to the Barrientos prison in Tlalnepantla on Friday, September 4, 2026, following their arrest over the multihomicide of Jonathan Meléndez, a Camilo Séptimo keyboardist, his pregnant wife Ana Paula, their 3-year-old daughter Sofía Aleyda, and a domestic worker in Atizapán de Zaragoza, Estado de México. The transfer occurred, according to the Fiscalía del Estado de México.
The crime, uncovered on September 1, 2026, allegedly took place between 5:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. at a residential tower in the Grand Viure neighborhood. Authorities found the bodies of Meléndez, his wife, daughter, and the domestic worker, along with a 6-year-old child who survived unharmed. Initial forensic reports indicated two victims, including the 3-year-old, had gunshot wounds to the head, while the dog Nhala and two others were bound. The domestic worker suffered a gunshot to the back, per the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México (FGJEM).
Security Measures for Suspects
The suspects were transported in a armored vehicle, accompanied by state and federal police, after being medically cleared for incarceration. Authorities plan to isolate them in a high-security section of Barrientos to prevent attacks from other inmates, citing public outrage over the killings. The FGJEM will present evidence to a judge to seek pretrial detention, with the 48-hour deadline looming at 10:00 a.m. on September 4.
Legal Proceedings Ahead
The Fiscalía will formally charge the suspects with aggravated homicide and animal cruelty, citing the abuse of Nhala, the family’s golden retriever. The suspects are accused of aggravated homicide for killing two or more people and animal cruelty for the abuse of Nhala, the family’s dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims? Jonathan Meléndez, 38, his wife Ana Paula, 35, their daughter Sofía Aleyda, 3, and a 21-year-old domestic worker. A 6-year-old child survived unharmed.
When did the crime occur? The killings took place between 5:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on September 1, 2026, with bodies discovered at 11:50 p.m. that day.
What charges are the suspects facing? They are accused of aggravated homicide for killing two or more people and animal cruelty for the abuse of Nhala, the family’s dog.