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Two young barbers were the victims found dead on Tuesday inside an apartment at the Atlántico at Aquabella residential complex, located in the western part of the city of Hialeah, in Miami-Dade County.
One of them has been identified as Cristian Contreras, only 20 years old and an employee of a popular barbershop that also offered home service, according to confirmation from his family to the channel Univisión.
The Hialeah police arrived at the scene around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a call reporting the presence of two lifeless bodies inside an apartment on West 35th Way.
Sergeant José Torres reported that upon arrival, the agents found both bodies inside the property, with no apparent signs of life.
So far, no details have been revealed regarding the cause of death or how long they had been deceased.
Cristian Contreras was known among friends and clients as "Chris Fades," a young man passionate about his work as a barber.
"He was a good young man, everybody loved him. He was passionate about cutting hair. He had his whole life ahead of him," lamented a loved one.
On his social media, Cristian frequently posted about his career and personal progress. His latest Instagram post was a message of self-affirmation, where he dismissed the criticism that claimed “his life would be a failure.”
The identity of the second deceased person has not been revealed, but the channel reports that he was also a barber.
It has not been clarified whether the case involves a double homicide, a murder-suicide, or an accidental death.
The police have opened an active investigation into the death, and they are continuing to work on analyzing forensic evidence and conducting interviews.
Residents of the complex describe the area as a quiet community, where violent incidents rarely occur. Many expressed their dismay at what happened and are hoping for clarifications soon.
Cristian's family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the funeral expenses.
Frequently asked questions about the discovery of two dead barbers in Hialeah
Who were the victims found dead in Hialeah?
The victims were two young barbers, one of whom was identified as Cristian Contreras, 20 years old. He worked in a popular barbershop and was known as "Chris Fades." The identity of the second person has not been revealed.
What is known about the causes of death of barbers in Hialeah?
So far, no details have been revealed about the cause of death or how long they had been deceased. The Hialeah police are investigating the case as an active death and are working on analyzing forensic evidence and conducting interviews.
How has the Hialeah community reacted to the discovery of the bodies?
The residents of the Atlántico complex at Aquabella have expressed their dismay at what has occurred, describing the area as a peaceful community. Many hope that the details of the case will be clarified soon.
How is Cristian Contreras' family supporting each other after his death?
The family of Cristian Contreras has launched a campaign on GoFundMe to raise funds for burial expenses. This allows the community and those who knew him to support the family during this difficult time.
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