Who would have imagined that the post that Lefty SM uploaded, on August 3, to his Instagram account, would become a premonitory message, after this September 3 was murdered shot. “Mexico beautiful and bandit, daily I ask God to take care of me and the family if one day the heart no longer beats”, had written a month ago. Because his departure shocked everyone, we tell you what we know about this case.
Confirmation of his death was announced in a statement by Alzada, the singer’s record label. “It is with deep sadness that we report the death of our brother Lefty SM, Juan Carlos Sauceda. Our affection, love and prayers are with his wife María Isabel and their two daughters ”, was the message they shared.
THE FATAL DAY
According to preliminary information from the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, Lefty SM was the victim of an attack in his own home, after three armed individuals managed to evade security and enter his home located in Zapopan, Jalisco, on the night of September 2. Once inside, they looked for the rapper to take him away, but since he put up resistance, they shot him. After that they fled in a white vehicle without a license plate.
It was learned that his wife María Isabel saw everything that happened, so she tried to help him by taking him to a hospital, but because of the gunshot wounds to the abdomen and right leg He did not resist and was declared dead at around 1 a.m. on September 3, 2023.
THE WIFE OF THE RAPPER ASKS YOU TO RESPECT HER PAIN
His partner known as Eza Mary asked that you respect his pain and avoid making assumptions about how he feels. “Don’t be texting me, I don’t want to hear from anyone, I’m just having a bad dream. Pinch me my love, I want to get up from this nightmare please (sic.)”he wrote on his Facebook account.
However, hours after other versions of the events such as an assault began to circulate, the woman did not hesitate to go out to clarify everything in an Instagram story: “I don’t know why they say it was an assault when in reality they were going to kill you, fucking envious people. My love, you worked hard to fulfill your dream, you were so excited about México Remix and especially your album that you had already finished and you clipped my love’s wings “.
INQUIRIES BEGIN TO FIND THOSE RESPONSIBLE
The Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation folder for the death of Lefty SM. “It is clear from the preliminary investigations that the victim and his sentimental partner were at a home located on Avenida la Cima, in the neighborhood with the same name, in the municipality of Zapopan, where around 10:50 p.m.apparently they entered three subjects who without saying a word by force took the offended to try to get him out of the house; however, when he was unable to do so, they detonated a firearm and then run away.” is read in the document.
Likewise, another version circulates that reports that the hitmen knocked on the door of the rapper’s house, who was shot when he opened it. Again his partner came out to clarify everything: “You never opened the door, they went to get into our room on the second floor and push us out. You weren’t involved in anything, much less were you looking for lawsuits, always looking for the best for me and your daughters. They killed you my love, they killed you”.
ARTISTS MOURN THE DEATH OF LEFTY SM
Friends and colleagues who worked alongside the “Por mi México” rapper sent messages of condolences to the family, while not being able to believe what had happened. MC Davo wondered why the crime happened. “How can this happen? I can’t believe it, seriously, I can’t believe it, wey (…). Just a few hours ago we were enjoying life. God have you in his holy glory.”wrote.
Santa Fe Klan also spoke out: “It can’t be carnal, tell me it’s a lie”. Meanwhile Edwin Luna posted: “You wake up one day and you realize these things are happening because of the insecurity that is experienced on a daily basis. Today I share this photo in honor of a friend who has left too soon”For his part, the Komander put “Rest in peace friend, may God have picked you up”were some of the messages.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LEFTY SM
Lefty SM, whose real name was Juan Carlos Sauceda, was born in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora. He was 31 years old. Thanks to his talent, he had collaborated with renowned artists such as the Santa Fe Klan, MC Davo, Neto Peña, C-Kan and Tiro Loko.
He started in the world of music in 2019 when he released the song “Avion de papel”, which opened the doors to be known. Among the songs that stand out are: “Necesidad”, “Mi Decepción”, “Bajo Tierra”, “Por Mi México”, “Soy Mercenario” and many more.
But before becoming a rapper, At the age of 16, he worked in his father’s mechanical workshop.although later he leaned towards music.