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Mexican authorities have made an arrest in connection to the death of Jose Arredondo, a California car dealer who waskilled in Cabo San Lucasearlier this month.
Roberto N., a 50-year-old man from Hidalgo, Mexico, has been charged with homicide in his home country, the release states. Baja California Sur authorities believe Roberto allegedly committed the crime in the company of others.
“That particular person was a friend of his for 20 years,” Jose’s sister Laura Arredondo told the Bakersfield news outlet. “They have one of them, but it wasn’t just one [person involved], it was more. But at least they have one of them and I know that person is going to talk.”
Jose, a well-respected member of the Bakersfield community who immigrated to the United States in the 1970s from Mexico, was found dead in his Cabo San Lucas home on July 16.
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Mexican officials believe Roberto, in the company of the others, allegedly beat Jose, 60, to death in his Mexico condo a day prior. The father laterdied from blunt-force trauma.
His tragic death also came just days before his 61st birthday. On Monday, Jose’s family struggled to cope with the loss while also celebrating the California car dealer’s life.
His 17-year-old son Samuel also spoke out about the unimaginable tragedy and praised his father for his admirable character.
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Now living in South Korea, Samuel released a debut solo album in 2017. Since the tragedy, he has disabled his social media accounts.
source: people.com
