In brief
Canserbero's tragic murder in 2015 has led to significant legal repercussions, with his ex-manager confessing to the crime. She, along with four others, has been sentenced for aiding in the cover-up, illustrating the shocking events that transpired.
Five individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the notorious murder cover-up of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero, whose real name was Tirone González. The rapper, celebrated by Rolling Stone as the best Spanish rapper, was killed in 2015 by his manager, Natalia Améstica, who was found guilty of drugging and stabbing him. Alongside her brother Guillermo, who assisted in staging the crime scene, the duo initially portrayed Canserbero's death as a murder-suicide.On Tuesday, a forensic expert, three police officers from Venezuela's intelligence agency, Sebin, and a music impresario named Marcos Pratolongo received prison sentences ranging from 15 to 20 years for their actions that concealed the real nature of the crime. Previously, Natalia and Guillermo had been sentenced to 25 years each for the murder itself.Canserbero's shocking demise on January 19, 2015, sent ripples through the Venezuelan music community. Initially, authorities claimed he had killed his friend Carlos Molnar and then jumped from a window. However, Natalia's recent confession recounted a chilling account of how both men were attacked. After drugging Canserbero and Molnar with a spiked tea, Natalia stabbed her boyfriend. Witnessing the incident, a drugged Canserbero fell unconscious, leading to his attack.The cover-up escalated when Natalia called her brother, who arrived with Sebin agents. They worked together to manipulate the crime scene, attempting to frame the deaths as a suicide pact. Corruption surfaced when a forensic detective expressed doubts about the scene's authenticity, leading to an alleged extortion attempt. Pratolongo played a role too, allegedly concealing crucial evidence related to the case.As years passed, the path to justice became clearer with Natalia's confession, revealing the complex web of betrayal and deceit that surrounded Canserbero's tragic end.
