The mother of a Mexican football star has sensationally accused him of orchestrating the murder of his sister.
Carlos Salcedo’s sister, TV presenter Martha Salcedo, was shot dead in front of her son on Saturday night.
In a dramatic Instagram post on Thursday, their mother María Hernández claims that Carlos and his second wife, Andrea, committed the murder and are now trying to flee the country.
The family has been at odds since Carlos and his first wife divorced, and the couple continues to fight over custody of their child.
“The real reason Carlos Salcedo wants to leave the country is because he and his wife Andrea Navarro are the masterminds behind Paola’s murder,” Maria said, referring to her daughter.
Cruz Azul defender Carlos, 33, appeared to break his silence following his mother’s accusation. In an Instagram Story, he can be seen giving two thumbs up with the caption: “Thank you all for the support you have shown me during this time.”
A December 2019 photo shows Martha (top left), her brother Carlos (bottom left) and their parents
Martha Salcedo was shot to death Saturday night in front of her 4-year-old son and while assisting in an attempted carjacking outside a circus in Huixquilucan, Mexico. Her mother accuses her estranged son, soccer star Carlos Salcedo, and his wife of plotting the murder
Carlos, 33, appeared to break his silence following his mother’s accusation, posting an Instagram Story in which he is seen giving two thumbs up with the caption: “Thank you all for the support you have shown me during this time.”
It is unclear whether he was referring to his sister’s death or to unsubstantiated claims.
Maria, Andrea and a spokesperson for Carlos did not immediately respond to requests for comment from DailyMail.com.
Martha was walking with her son, Luka Vikonis, and her assistant when two men approached her SUV and ordered her to hand over her keys and purse.
A struggle ensued and one of the suspects fired multiple shots, hitting her twice. Her son and the assistant were not injured.
DailyMail.com has contacted the Mexican State Attorney General’s office for comment on the allegations.
The family has had a history of feuding, after Carlos distanced himself from his father and sister in 2018 during the divorce proceedings from his first wife, Ivanna Sigüenza, and during the custody battle over their daughter.
The footballer has yet to respond to his mother’s wild claims
Martha Salcedo with her mother María Hernández during a holiday in Paris
Carlos was in a relationship with Navarro at the time and his mother disapproved of the relationship, which led to a shouting match in court.
In addition, the footballer filed a lawsuit against his father, who was his agent at the time, for mismanagement.
Carlos stopped talking to his sister after he was accused of kissing a Club Deportivo Guadalajara teammate to collect stories while working as a presenter for the team.
The siblings settled their differences in 2020, after the birth of Martha’s son.
She shared custody of Luka with her ex-boyfriend, Uruguayan goalkeeper Nicolás Vikonis, who currently plays for Club Celaya.
Martha’s death comes after Carlos’ petition his Liga MX club, Cruz Azul, to facilitate his transfer to a football club outside the city Mexico, referring to family problems.
According to local media, Carlos Salcedo, who played for the Mexican team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, was keen to play for an MLS team.