Beauty queen Carolina Flores Gómez found dead in luxury home – shock suspect named

Beauty queen Carolina Flores Gómez found dead in luxury home – shock suspect namedFormer beauty queen Carolina Flores Gómez is believed to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head in one of Mexico City’s most exclusive areasCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead10:39, 22 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesCarolina Flores Gómez was found dead in a luxury apartment(Image: JamPress)A former beauty queen has been found dead in a luxury apartment after being shot.‌Carolina Flores Gómez, 27, was found lifeless in one of Mexico City’s most exclusive areas. The shocking case is now being treated as a suspected homicide – with her mother-in-law named as the main suspect.‌The model and influencer is believed to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head last Wednesday. Emergency services confirmed her death at the high-end residential complex in Polanco – a district known for its wealth and security.‌Prosecutors have since revealed that her mother-in-law, named only as Erika María, is the key suspect in the case. She was reportedly inside the property at the time alongside her son, the victim’s partner, Alejandro.View 4 ImagesThe model and influencer is believed to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head(Image: JamPress)READ MORE: St George's Day Bank Holiday update issued – 'We are proud to celebrate'READ MORE: England water polo coach dies in hotel as staff force their way into his roomInvestigators are also probing a delay in reporting the incident. Although the shooting is believed to have happened on Wednesday night, authorities were not alerted until the following day, when Alejandro raised the alarm.‌While the mother-in-law remains central to the investigation, Carolina’s husband has also been questioned over the timeline of events.View 4 ImagesProsecutors revealed her mother-in-law, named only as Erika María, is the key suspect(Image: JamPress)Adding to the mystery, security staff at the building reported hearing no gunshots or unusual activity. Forensi...