Mexico’s Attorney General takes over the case of influencer César Gastélum’s livestreamed murder
More than a week after the young man was killed in the middle of Sinaloa’s turf wars, his family is rejecting claims that he had ties to one of the state’s criminal factions
The Mexican Attorney General's Office has now taken charge of the case involving César Gastélum, a 25-year-old influencer who was murdered in a restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on August 4. His death was captured on a live TikTok broadcast, and the footage has been obtained by authorities. Additionally, security camera footage from the restaurant and images of the attackers have been gathered.
César's mother, Perla, has been closely involved in the case, questioning the narratives surrounding her son's death. Since the incident, numerous theories have emerged on social media, alleging connections between César and Sinaloa's drug cartels.
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