Joan Sebastian's Nephew Found Dead

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

The lifeless body of Hugo Figuero, nephew of singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian, was found in Mexico after being kidnapped while performing a show by a palenque from the state of Michoacán.

The macabre discovery was made around 3:30 am today in the municipality of Tarímbaro, located in the same state entity, as confirmed by multiple sources.

The father of two children and bullfighter was known as “El Bárbaro Mayor” and, like his famous uncle, he was born in Juliantla, Michoacán, a municipality to which Joan Sebastian dedicated a song that would become one of his greatest successes..

Figueroa disappeared this Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of the bullring "La Aurora", located in the same municipality where it was found, when the palenque began.

According to the website Proceso.com.mx, four individuals with long weapons entered the premises and raised Figueroa, who was defended by his escort, who died as a result of the attack. The subject was later identified as Alfonso “M”, 40, a retired element of the Mexican Army. Another spectator to the show, identified as Miguel Ángel C, was also injured in the incident. who fortunately survived.

The networks had turned to support the businessman's family, asking for his insurance and soon return:

Regrettable the loss of friend Hugo Figueroa. More condolences to your family and friends, to Ms. Linda Figueroa and her young children,”said an acquaintance of the Figuera family through a tweet.

Experts, police and personnel from the State Attorney General's Office (PGJE) cordoned off the area to begin investigations and lift the body. The PGJE reported that so far no family member has come to identify the body.