Posted on 08/31/2025 12:13:45 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, 32, her husband Roberto Carlos Gil Licea, 36, their 13-year-old son Gael Santiago, and seven-year-old daughter Regina were discovered dead in an abandoned grey Ford Ranger in Guadalajara, Jalisco, last Friday
Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, 32, her spouse Roberto Carlos Gil Licea, 36, their 13 year old lad Gael Santiago, and seven year old daughter Regina were found dead in a deserted grey Ford Ranger in Guadalajara, Jalisco, last Friday. Mexican authorities only confirmed the victims' identities yesterday.
The family had moved to the Guadalajara metropolitan region for employment just months earlier. Roberto was involved in vehicle trading and also participated in tomato cultivation in Michoacan state.
Officers are suggesting that the shocking murders may be linked to his commercial activities.
Recognised online as Esmeralda FG, she had gathered tens of thousands of followers across social media platforms, especially on TikTok using the username @esmeraldafg222. She was recognised for posting lifestyle and travel material, but also drew notice for her clips miming to "narcocorrido" drug ballads, reports the Mirror US.
Some of her most controversial uploads featured provocative statements like "advantages of having a narco boyfriend," accompanied by drug ballads, some alluding to the Beltrán Leyva cartel. Her last upload, from August 7, attracted over 100,000 views, whilst other clips have reached more than 600,000 visits.
The influencer showcased her lavish lifestyle in her videos, parading luxury brands such as Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, and Versace, along with exclusive holiday destinations and high-end cars. She also posted clips featuring her children and her Pomeranian dogs.
Investigators were able to trace part of the pickup's route using CCTV footage, which led them to a local mechanic's shop. Prosecutor Alfonso Gutierrez Santillan stated, "The scene was processed, and investigators found multiple pieces of evidence suggesting the family was killed there.
The brutal murder of a family comes amidst a wave of violence sweeping across Mexico, with many victims being performers of the narco corridos drug ballads. Earlier this month, the music industry was rocked by the death of Ernesto Barajas, the lead singer of the popular group Enigma Norteno.
The band, famed for their songs glorifying cartels and boasting around four million monthly listeners on Spotify, suffered a devastating loss when their frontman was brutally gunned down. The attack took place in the municipality of Zapopan, located in the state of Jalisco, carried out by two individuals on a motorbike.
Authorities have since initiated an investigation into the incident.
They need a man like Trump.
It may be that if the Cartels keep miscalculating, he will send Marines and air support to clean them out.
Didn’t we try that a long time ago?
My mother would say, “lie down with dogs. Get up with fleas.” And, yet, the tone of the article was what a wonderful person she was and how this was all a shock. Because we all know people with thousands of followers must be terrific. Hillary Clinton comes to mind for some reason.
Send BIRTH CONTROL
“The brutal murder of a family comes amidst a wave of violence sweeping across Mexico, with many victims being performers of the narco corridos drug ballads.”
Here’s an idea - STOP DOING THAT!
Leftists will love that.
Oh, okay then.
Send the Marines.
Didn’t we try that a long time ago?
Sounds like she was running off her mouth too much and drawing more attention to the cartels than they liked. I wonder if her boy toy got offed as well. FAFO.
How does one get a lavish lifestyle dealing in tomatoes and cars?🤔
ALL 4 HAVE DIFFERENT LAST NAMES?????
And Ambrose Bierce is still wondering around the hinterlands of Mexico!
Same with murder. Should we legalize it?
Spanish naming customs? People carry bother their parents’ last names.
Wow, that's some non sequitor.
How do get from "You can't eliminate the cartels" to "let's legalize them"?
Good-bye. If you hear of my being stood up against a Mexican stone wall and shot to rags, please know that I think it is a pretty good way to depart this life. It beats old age, disease, or falling down the cellar stairs. To be a Gringo in Mexico—ah, that is euthanasia - Ambrose Bierce
“How does one get a lavish lifestyle dealing in tomatoes and cars?🤔”
She bragged about her “narco” boyfriend. One thing a crime organization doesn’t like is uncontrolled information about them and their activities. This is one of several “influents” who have met their end by being so open about their illegal connections.
Sorry, most people when they say something can’t be eliminated, they conclude with the idea it would be better of legalized.
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