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Mexican influencer kills partner and three children in murder-suicide tragedy

Cindy Tamez fatally shot her family hours after posting ominous threats online.

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Mexican influencer kills partner and three children in murder-suicide tragedy
Mom influencer k!lls her partner and three kids in murd£r-su!cide hours after ominous final post — Photo: Linda Ikeji's Blog

In a shocking incident, Cindy Tamez, a 33-year-old social media influencer, allegedly took the lives of her partner and three children in a murder-suicide in Montemorelos, Mexico. This tragic event occurred on September 30, just hours after Tamez shared a disturbing post on her TikTok account, hinting at a dark side she was ready to reveal.

According to prosecutors, Tamez fatally shot her partner, Leodegario Moya, aged 28, along with two of her sons, Christian, 12, and Bruno, 11, in their home. Following this, she drove away with her youngest son, Gustavo, who was only 2 years old, before taking his life and her own in her vehicle. The attorney general, Javier Flores Saldivar, confirmed that a .38 caliber pistol was discovered inside the car, and ballistic evidence linked the shell casings found at the scene to those recovered from the family home.

The investigation has turned its focus to Tamez's final social media posts, which included a video captioned, "Not everyone knows my nasty side," shared just hours before the tragic events unfolded. In the video, she expressed feelings of vengeance, stating, "I'd burn down my own house just to watch my neighbour's go up in flames, even knowing I'd get f**ked over too." Other posts reflected her desire for retribution against those she felt had wronged her, with statements suggesting she was prepared to retaliate against perceived betrayals.

Tamez, whose full name was Cinthia Abigail Tamez Rivera, was known for her online presence where she shared various aspects of her life. Reports indicate that she was involved in financial dealings, including lending money and trading items such as watches, cars, and electronics. Authorities are now exploring whether her financial activities may have played a role in the events leading up to the tragedy.

This heartbreaking case has raised questions about mental health and the pressures faced by social media influencers, as well as the potential impact of online behavior on real-life actions. The community is left in shock, grappling with the aftermath of this devastating loss.

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