Teresa, manager of El Taiger, after Damián Valdez's extradition to Miami: "You ended the life of someone who never deserved it."

"I swear you will pay for this, along with the person (your wife) or people who helped you! Justice for JOSÉ," he said in his stories.

Teresa Padrón / Damián Valdez-Galloso © Collage CiberCuba
Teresa Padrón / Damián Valdez-GallosoPhoto © Collage CiberCuba

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Following the extradition to Miami of Damián Valdez-Galloso, the person responsible for the fatal shooting of El Taiger, Teresa Padrón, manager and friend of the Cuban reggaeton artist, responded strongly on her social media.

In recent stories, Padrón expressed his relief that the accused is finally in Miami to face justice and conveyed a clear message calling for accountability. "You're finally here! Tomorrow you go to court, and we’re going to put pressure on you to show that you took the life of someone who never deserved it, someone who is loved and adored by so many," he wrote, revealing the emotional weight of the process.

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In a second post, she once again called for justice for the beloved artist. Teresa was even more direct, mentioning the "inhumanity" of the act and warning the accused, "I swear you will pay for this along with the person (your wife) or people who helped you!" Her message reflects not only her personal pain but also that of the entire community, which is closely following every development in the case, hoping that the trial will provide answers and justice for the reggaeton artist.

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Since El Taiger's death on October 10, Teresa has been visibly affected and has used her social media to remember the artist and demand justice. Amid her grief, she has also faced inquiries and rumors. A few days ago, she responded to influencer Alain Paparazzi Cubano, who has questioned the role of several people close to the reggaeton artist in the case. Padrón stood firm in defending her integrity, emphasizing that all relevant information was provided to the police from the very beginning and that she did not owe anyone public explanations. "I fear nothing because I never did anything wrong," she stated, closing the door on any attempts to question her relationship with the artist.

In addition to facing media pressure, Teresa has shared heartfelt moments on Instagram that reflect the close and supportive relationship she had with El Taiger. Just a few days ago, she posted an unseen video of him, recalling the difficult times and the personal "demons" the artist faced, while lamenting that his passing had caused divisions among those around him. "I have faith in God that justice will be served and everything else will be resolved," she expressed, showing her hope for justice and the restoration of peace in his memory.

Teresa's pain also became evident during El Taiger's funeral when she shared a farewell message in which she described him as "the most wonderful man" she had ever known. "It was a pleasure to be your friend, your manager, your support, your confidant, and more," she wrote, revealing the deep impact that their friendship and collaboration had on her.

Damián Valdez-Galloso, extradited just hours ago from New York, faces charges of second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm. His arrival in Miami marks an important step in the judicial process, and Teresa Padrón, like many of the reggaeton artist's followers, remains hopeful that justice will ultimately be served for El Taiger, someone "who is adored and loved by an entire world," in her own words.

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