# Mexican musician Honas found dead in Atizapan multihomicide

Keyboardist Jonathan Melendez 'Honas' of Camilo Séptimo was found dead with three others in a shooting in Atizapán.

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Four people were found dead inside a residence in the Zona Esmeralda neighborhood of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, during the early morning hours of September 2, 2026. [^1]

Jonathan Melendez, known by the nickname 'Honas', was identified as one of the victims; he is a keyboardist and founder of the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo. [^2]

Also found dead in the apartment were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, who was five months pregnant, their three-year-old daughter, a domestic worker, and the family pet; a minor was found unharmed at the scene. [^3]

Jonathan Melendez, 38-year-old keyboardist of the Mexican band Camilo Septimo, was found dead on September 1, 2026 at his apartment in Atizapan, State of Mexico. [^4]

A minor child survived the incident and is currently under protection. [^5]

The other three victims identified in initial reports were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, his three-year-old daughter Sofía, and a domestic worker. [^6]

A friend of Melendez informed authorities that hours before the incident the musician had said he would meet a business partner and asked the friend to go to authorities if he did not hear from him, due to alleged problems with that person. [^7]

Melendez co-founded Camilo Septimo in 2013 with Manuel Mendoza and Erik Vazquez, developing a sound combining synthesizers, reverberated guitars, and rock and pop elements. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Four people were found dead inside a residence in the Zona Esmeralda neighborhood of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, during the early morning hours of September 2, 2026. (Record, News)
2. Jonathan Melendez, known by the nickname 'Honas', was identified as one of the victims; he is a keyboardist and founder of the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo. (Record, News)
3. Also found dead in the apartment were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, who was five months pregnant, their three-year-old daughter, a domestic worker, and the family pet; a minor was found unharmed at the scene. (El Informador, News)
4. Jonathan Melendez, 38-year-old keyboardist of the Mexican band Camilo Septimo, was found dead on September 1, 2026 at his apartment in Atizapan, State of Mexico. (El Informador, News)
5. A minor child survived the incident and is currently under protection. (Record, News)
6. The other three victims identified in initial reports were Melendez's wife Ana Paola, his three-year-old daughter Sofía, and a domestic worker. (Record, News)
7. A friend of Melendez informed authorities that hours before the incident the musician had said he would meet a business partner and asked the friend to go to authorities if he did not hear from him, due to alleged problems with that person. (El Informador, News)
8. Melendez co-founded Camilo Septimo in 2013 with Manuel Mendoza and Erik Vazquez, developing a sound combining synthesizers, reverberated guitars, and rock and pop elements. (El Informador, News)

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