A prominent Mexican musician and members of his family were found tied up with duct tape and fatally shot, along with their pet dog, in a brutal attack inside their luxury penthouse.

Jonathan Meléndez, 38, the keyboardist for the indie rock band Camilo Séptimo, was killed Tuesday night at his home just outside Mexico City, prosecutors said. His pregnant wife, their three-year-old daughter, the family’s nanny and their dog were also slain in the horrific massacre.

The couple’s six-year-old son was the only survivor. Authorities said the child was found at the scene unharmed and showed no apparent signs of injury.

Two men, identified as Diego Sebastián “N” and Gerardo “N,” were arrested shortly afterward in connection with the killings. Officials said one of the suspects was a business partner of one of the victims.

The State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office later released disturbing details from the crime scene, describing what officers found after responding to the apartment in the wealthy residential area of Atizapán de Zaragoza.

All four victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds, with three shot in the head and the fourth in the back, authorities said. 

Meléndez and his wife, Ana Paola, 35, who was approximately four months pregnant, were found bound with duct tape, while their three-year-old daughter was shot in the head at close range, authorities said.

Aleida Romero Victorio, 21, who worked at the home as the family nanny, was also slaughtered in the massacre, her devastated family told CNN.

‘She was a very hardworking and responsible girl who did not deserve for this to be done to her,’ her aunt, Lorena Victorio Cabrera, told the outlet.

Meanwhile, the family dog was found dead with its legs tied, according to the prosecutor’s office. 

An investigation led police to believe the killings occurred between 5.30pm and 7.40pm on Tuesday. 

Neighbors reported hearing shouts and gunshots, local media reported, before the bodies were discovered inside the penthouse shortly before midnight, Reuters reported.

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The two men were arrested within 12 hours in a joint operation involving the State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office, the federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection and the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security.

Prosecutors identified Diego Sebastián ‘N,’ an associate of Meléndez, as the likely perpetrator after his arrest. Gerardo ‘N,’ the second suspect under investigation, had also been arrested previously. 

Omar García Harfuch, secretary of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, said Sebastián ‘allegedly took advantage of this relationship of trust to gain entry to the residence.’ 

Meléndez was a keyboardist, composer and producer and a founding member of Camilo Séptimo, one of Mexico’s best-known indie rock bands. The group was due to perform next in Ciudad Juárez on September 19. 

It rose to prominence as a major force in the country’s alternative music scene, building a devoted following with its atmospheric, synth-driven sound and emotionally charged songs about love and heartbreak. 

They are particularly known for songs including ‘No Confíes en Mí,’ ‘Miénteme,’ ‘Vicio,’ ‘No Te Puedo Olvidar,’ ‘Inevitable,’ ‘Contacto’ and ‘Como Tú.’ They developed an international following through the years, touring the US, Spain and Latin America.

Camilo Séptimo mourned Meléndez in a touching Instagram tribute, promising to remember him ‘with immense love and gratitude.’ 

‘With profound sorrow, we bid farewell to our beloved brother Jonathan Samuel Meléndez Ochoa, Honas,’ they wrote. 

‘Today we honor and celebrate his life, his music, his light, and what he shared with those of us who were fortunate enough to know him and journey with him.’

The band also extended its condolences to Meléndez’s family, friends and 21-year-old Romero during what it described as a time of ‘profound sadness.’ 

‘We commend the efforts and professionalism of the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico in clarifying the facts,’ the group wrote.

‘In memory of Honas, his wife Ana Paula, and his beloved daughter, who will live forever in our hearts.’

The prosecutor’s office said further details about the killings and the legal status of the detainees would be revealed at the appropriate stage of the proceedings. 

Glen Powell is back under center for Season 2 of Hulu’s breakout sports comedy Chad Powers, which arrived in full on Thursday, September 3. The first season — created by Powell and Michael Waldron and sparked by Eli Manning’s wildly popular 2022 hidden-camera stunt — followed fallen football star Russ Holliday (Powell) as he attempted the ultimate career reset. With the help of convincing prosthetics, a wig, a new voice, and a completely fabricated personal history, Russ transformed himself into Chad Powers and talked his way into college football tryouts. His gamble paid off when Chad became the starting quarterback for the South Georgia Catfish, giving Russ one more shot at the dream he thought he had ruined. But the Season 1 finale left him in serious trouble after Coach Hudson’s (Steve Zahn) daughter, Ricky (Perry Mattfeld), discovered who Chad really was. Now Season 2 asks the big question: is Russ’ secret finally about to blow up, or will Ricky help protect the lie long enough to push the Catfish toward the college football playoffs?

CHAD POWERS SEASON 2: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

Opening Shot: After a quick refresher on Season 1, Chad Powers returns by taking viewers into Chad’s basement hideout, where his prosthetic faces and wigs hang like superhero gear in a makeshift Batcave. As the quarterback heads downstairs to begin another transformation, When In Rome’s “The Promise” kicks in, setting the perfect tone for the disguise-driven chaos ahead.

The Gist: Season 2 begins about two weeks after Chad and the South Georgia Catfish stunned rival Georgia at Sanford Stadium, Coach Hudson endured a heart attack, and Ricky confronted Chad on the team bus. To Ricky’s frustration, Chad’s popularity has only exploded since then. For a brief moment, things appear to be working in the starting QB’s favor — until the premiere throws him into a messy new crisis involving an in-game injury and a disastrous prosthetic nose malfunction, otherwise known as a “Pinnocchio.” As questions begin to mount, Ricky finds herself reluctantly joining forces with Danny (Frankie A. Rodriguez) to keep Chad’s secret intact for the sake of the team, her own future, and most importantly, her father’s recovery. With booster power player Tricia Yeager (Wynn Everett) demanding victories, careers hanging in the balance, and backup quarterback Gerry (Colton Ryan) determined to expose Chad, the pressure around Russ’ double life reaches a new high.

What Shows Will It Remind You Of? Chad Powers shares some clear DNA with Ted Lasso, from its unexpected origin story to its feel-good sports-comedy heartbeat, and it also taps into the same uplifting underdog energy found in the Apple TV series Stick. Because of its secret-identity premise and constant web of lies, the Hulu series also plays a bit like football’s answer to Hannah Montana. The creative team’s stated influences, including Mrs. Doubtfire and Jerry Maguire, are easy to spot as well.

Our Take: Viewers who were already on board with Chad Powers in Season 1 should find even more to enjoy in Season 2. And for anyone who needed time to settle into the show’s unusual premise, this new chapter may win them over. The sophomore season is sharper, warmer, and more emotionally grounded, while still keeping the absurd comedy that makes the series stand out. Freed from the need to spend time establishing its world and introducing its players, the show leans into richer character dynamics, especially the tender complications between Ricky and Coach Hudson and the unexpectedly funny partnership forming among Ricky, Danny, and Chad. Powell remains terrific as Chad, capturing the character’s goofy sweetness and awkward sincerity, but Season 2 becomes stronger by allowing more room for Russ to exist outside the mask. When the disguise comes off, Powell gets to show a more dramatic side, giving the character’s growth real weight and making it easier to root for Russ to finally earn the redemption he has been chasing.

Season 2 also shines because supporting Season 1 characters get much meatier roles. As Coach Hudson prematurely returns to the field with a secret of his own, he confronts his own mortality and legacy with a standout Episode 3 performance from the great Steve Zahn. Everett and Tricia steal scenes as Chad Powers’ comedy queens. And though Gerry is backup QB, Ryan demands the spotlight, exuding cursed main character energy as his jealousy over Chad’s flourishing career fuels a hilarious and horrifying revenge plot. In line with Season 1, Season 2’s final two episodes absolutely change the game. This time around, the show transforms into a gripping comedic thriller with the vibes of Powell’s former Chad show, Scream Queens. Throughout Season 2’s six episodes, as Chad/Russ and Ricky navigate their complex feelings for each other, Chad Powers skillfully embraces and builds on its rom-com roots. Simply put, the show’s writers and stars understand the power of a world-altering crush. Powell and Mattfeld portray 10/10 yearners, delivering swoonworthy performances with palpable chemistry and ubiquitous romantic tension. And when handsome, wealthy Catfish alum Jay Palmer (Colin Woodell) sets his sights on Ricky, the one-of-a-kind situationship gets even more complex.

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When the end credits roll on Chad Powers’ breezy six-episode season, you’ll have seen it all. Comedy. Drama. Romance. Horror. And quality sports scenes to boot! The exploration of how far Chad and his accomplices will go to avoid revealing the QB’s true identity, and the consequences of those actions, ends with several new jaw-dropping twists that build excellent Season 3 momentum.

Performance Worth Watching: Wynn Everett deserves a special shoutout for taking Tricia to the next level. But it’s Gerry’s season; we’re just watching it. Colton Ryan is a star, and I lost track of how many times his unhinged performance made me laugh out loud.

Parting Shot: As the team celebrates a win, cheering for MVP Chad Powers, the camera finds Gerry, who’s furiously sketching a picture of himself slicing Chad’s head off with a sword. Before “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” returns, menacing music swells, teasing Season 2’s battle of the QBs.

Our Call: STREAM IT. Chad Powers seriously stepped up its game in Season 2. The genre-bending comedy strikes a brilliant balance between character development and football. With big laughs, heartfelt moments, and captivating performances from Powell and the cast, Season 2 is a touchdown.

Federal prosecutors have brought charges against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, accusing him of misleading investigators about what happened before a Venezuelan man was shot in Minneapolis earlier this year, News Media has learned.

The Justice Department charged ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements in connection with the Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was struck in the leg. A federal grand jury in Minnesota indicted Castro on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the case.

Prosecutors allege Castro fired through the front door of a Minneapolis residence, injuring Sosa-Celis, and later gave investigators a false account of the moments leading up to the shooting. The case unfolded during the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement push in Minnesota.

What followed was at least one night of unrest in Minneapolis.

The charges came after Castro was released from a Texas jail last week, following Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to sign an extradition warrant to hand him over to Minnesota authorities.

Under Texas law and barring extradition, Castro must be released after 90 days of detention. Last month, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed an unsuccessful request for a temporary restraining order in an effort to block Castro’s release or to order his return to Minnesota, The Associated Press reported.

Castro is charged separately in that state with assault and false reporting of a crime related to the same shooting.

Federal authorities initially accused Sosa-Celis and another man of beating an officer with a broom handle and a snow shovel during a confrontation.

However, the charges were dropped after video evidence showed the officers may have lied about the encounter, prompting an investigation.

On Wednesday, ProPublica reported that federal prosecutors were barred by officials in Washington from pursuing civil rights charges against Castro.

News Media has reached out to ICE, the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department for comment.

The Issue: Antisemitic attacks on Brad Lander at a rally outside of MSG, despite his anti-Israel stances.

Brad Lander is unlikely to take the right lesson from this episode (“Lander pandered,” Isaac Schorr, Sept. 1).

More likely, he’ll convince himself that the people who insulted and belittled him are not truly representative of the political crowd he has worked so hard to court.

As he heads to Congress, even the smallest measure of Jewish pride should push him to vote alongside moderate, pro-Israel Democrats — and to send a clear message to Mayor Mamdani’s wing of the party that he is not theirs to control. I’m not expecting it.

David Rabinovitz

Brooklyn

Lander has embraced Mamdani’s hatred of the Jewish people of Israel, hoping to endear himself to the left.

But, no matter how much he compares Israelis to Nazis, the far left is waiting for him to sound identical to Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels and Heinrich Himmler, before they cease abusing him.

Since Lander is a Jew who does not yet devote 24 hours a day to supporting the genocide of Israelis, that day may never come.

Richard Sherman

Margate, Fla.

Throughout history, Jews have tried to ingratiate themselves amongst their home country’s leadership and institutions by criticizing Jewish tradition and Israel.

Lander and Dan Goodman have failed to realize that history repeats itself.

Anti-Zionism is merely another way to express antisemitism, which is growing rapidly. The two of them should open their eyes to reality.

S.P. Hersh

Lawrence

Lander is a poor excuse for a man and shouldn’t be in Congress. During the primary election, he sold out Israel and America for the sake of being popular. Not surprising: How could he possibly respect either country when he doesn’t even respect himself?

Lander is not a Jew, he’s a traitor.

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Nicholas Maffei

Yonkers

Brad Lander, a Jew, learned first-hand that Jew-haters won’t love you even if your political beliefs align with theirs.

These are the same goons who Lander pandered to for votes when he stood with them in condemning Israel and cheering Hamas.

Hopefully, he will remember the hate in their faces when he joins Congress and is called upon to support Israel’s existence.

Mel Young

West Dover, Vt.

The Issue: A House resolution against “socialism in all its forms” passing in a 220-192 vote.

The House just voted 220-192 denouncing “socialism in all its forms.” Really, all its forms (“No conDemn of socialism,” Sept. 2)?

Ponder this: Our healthcare system is in complete disarray and totally unsustainable. According to the Commonwealth Fund, when comparing statistics among the 10 wealthiest countries, we rank dead last in access, affordability and outcomes.

And yet, we spend 17% of our GDP on health care, which is more than all our economic competitors. How is that even possible? Our current system is failing, and something must be done.

Conservatives get bent out of shape by the national debt. However, when it comes to the quality of human lives, they are silent. It’s reprehensible.

At least Democratic Socialists promote “Medicare for all” as an alternative. What are Republicans offering? As usual, absolutely nothing.

Wes Dickson

Orland Park, Ill.

A resolution denouncing socialism passed in Congress with 212 GOP votes for yes, 192 Dem votes for no and only eight Dem votes for yes. This should tell every American that the Democratic Party is no longer. It’s officially become the Socialist Party.

Robert Neglia

The Bronx

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The Tunnel to Towers Steel Across America tour arrived at Boston’s Fenway Park on Wednesday night, offering Red Sox fans a close look at a preserved piece of World Trade Center history.

The 21-foot steel beam, recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center, has been traveling across the United States since May. Its cross-country journey is expected to conclude in New York City shortly after Sept. 11.

“It brings up a lot of memories, and, honestly, reading that and talking to the firemen over there, it can give me chills. It gives me chills,” Fenway vendor David Littlefield said after seeing the display.

“It was gut-wrenching, heartbreaking,” Littlefield said, noting that his wife lost a roommate in the Sept. 11 attacks.

“It hits home. I worked for American Airlines for 30 years, and I … worked Flight 11 and Flight 77 many times,” another woman at the game said.

The display is now being featured at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial on Thursday.

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The 16,900-pound beam will then head to the nation’s capital, where it will be featured at a private event on Friday. It will then head to New York City for another private event in Brooklyn on Sept. 11, before a final appearance at the New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys game at MetLife Stadium Sept. 13.

The beam visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Monday, where the superintendent, Lt. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III, said the piece of steel connects the courage shown by first responders on 9/11 with the Americans who answered the call to serve in the years that followed.

“As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this piece of steel reminds us of the courage of first responders like Stephen Siller and the countless Americans who answered the call in the years that followed, including generations of West Point graduates,” Bartholomees said. “Today, young men and women continue that legacy of service, guided by duty, honor country.”

The ceremony brought together cadets, faculty, staff and guests and opened with a color guard and pipe and drum procession by members of the NYPD, FDNY and Port Authority Police Department. The program also included the national anthem, an invocation and blessing of the steel and a moment of reflection accompanied by “Amazing Grace.”

Democrats are entering the 2026 midterm cycle with an 8-point advantage over Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, as voter frustration over stubborn living costs and President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war appears to be shaping the political landscape.

An exclusive August Daily Mail/JL Partners poll found that 50 percent of likely voters said they would support the Democratic candidate for Congress if the election were held now, while 42 percent said they would choose the Republican.

Only seven percent of voters remain undecided.

To win back control of the House, Democrats would need to net five Republican-held seats. In the Senate, they would need to pick up four seats to seize the majority.

While enthusiasm among voters in both parties is roughly even, concerns about the economy stand out as the most serious warning sign for Republicans.

Thirty-seven percent of voters say they are financially worse off than a year ago, and higher prices are forcing Americans to cut back.

Eating out has taken the biggest hit, with 51 percent reducing spending at restaurants. Another 42 percent have cut back on groceries, a third on clothing, and more than a quarter say they are driving less.

Voters are holding Trump responsible. Sixty-three percent say he is not doing enough to bring down the cost of living, against just 24 percent who say he is. 

Asked which party they trust to lower household costs, the Democrats own a 9-point advantage.

The economic pressure comes as Americans continue to confront high everyday expenses, making affordability likely to remain a central issue as the midterms approach.

Voters are also being asked to weigh another major issue playing on the economic hardships: Trump’s military campaign against Iran.

The survey finds that 49 percent believe launching military action against Iran was the wrong thing to do, compared with 30 percent who say it was the right decision.

Twenty-one percent are unsure.

Republicans are far more supportive, with 65 percent saying the military action was the right thing to do.

The conflict is also the issue Americans most frequently identify as Trump’s biggest blunder. Offered a list of options, 18 percent select the war with Iran, while 11 percent point to his handling of the cost of living.

The findings come as the conflict has once again erupted into open confrontation.

The US launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and firing eight missiles toward US forces in Jordan.

The strikes followed a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran that effectively broke down, while two Saudi oil tankers were also struck by projectiles as they left the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night.

Trump warned Tehran on Tuesday that any retaliation would bring an even more forceful American response.

The poll suggests many Americans remain unconvinced that the military campaign is succeeding.

Just 25 percent say Trump and the United States are currently winning the war, compared with 17 percent who believe Iran is winning and four percent who say Israel is. The largest group, 35 percent, says neither side is winning, while another 20 percent are unsure.

Republicans are considerably more confident in Trump’s handling of the conflict. Fifty-two percent believe Trump and the US are winning, compared with just seven percent who say Iran is winning.

Among Democrats, only 11 percent believe Trump and the US are winning, while 25 percent say Iran is winning. Forty-four percent believe neither side is winning.

There is similarly deep uncertainty over who controls the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Overall, 22 percent of Americans believe the United States is in control, compared with 25 percent who say Iran is. Thirty-two percent believe neither side is fully in control, while 21 percent are unsure.

The partisan divide is stark.

Thirty-five percent of Democrats believe Iran controls the strait, compared with just 13 percent who say the United States does. Among Republicans, 42 percent believe the US is in control, while only 14 percent say Iran is.

Americans also appear reluctant to accept greater US military involvement if it comes with higher costs at home.

Forty-six percent say they would rather pay $5 for gasoline than see the United States send more troops to Iran. Just 22 percent would choose sending additional troops, while 32 percent are unsure.

Republicans are almost evenly split, with 38 percent choosing higher gas prices and 39 percent preferring more troops.

The polling presents a potentially difficult landscape for Republicans heading into November, with Democrats holding an eight-point advantage on the congressional ballot among likely voters.

Independents are the warning sign. Just 42 percent say they are very enthusiastic about voting in the midterms, more than 20 points below both Republicans and Democrats, and almost a quarter remain undecided on which party to back — leaving a bloc of persuadable voters still in play.

At the same time, concerns over household costs and the increasingly volatile conflict with Iran give voters two major issues on which to judge the Trump administration.

With months still to go before the midterms, those numbers could change. 

But for now, Democrats are entering the campaign with the stronger position — while Republicans face growing pressure to convince voters they are better off and that the administration’s approach to Iran is working.