Hispanic Father and Daughter Die After Facebook Marketplace Meeting
Posted on 03/12/26 at 14:47
- Facebook Marketplace meeting ends in tragedy
- Father and daughter killed
- Double homicide investigation underway
According to People.com, a Hispanic father and his daughter were shot and killed after traveling to a meeting arranged through Facebook Marketplace to buy a PlayStation 5 console.
The victims were identified as Víctor González and his daughter Serenity González.
Both were found dead inside a vehicle on a rural road near Sardis, Mississippi.
The tragedy has left their family grieving while also facing financial hardship.
Authorities are investigating the case as a double homicide.
Discovery after report of a crash
Deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident around 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 1.
The incident occurred along River Road in Panola County, Mississippi.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found two people inside the vehicle.
Both victims were already dead.
The information was confirmed in a press release from the Panola County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the victims as Víctor González, 39, and his daughter Serenity González, 19.
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The case is being investigated as a double homicide, according to reports from FOX13 Memphis, ABC24 Memphis, and WREG.
Panola County Sheriff Shane Phelps explained that deputies initially received a call about a car accident early Sunday morning.
When officers arrived, they noticed that one of the victims had already died.
Shortly afterward, it was confirmed that the second person had also died.
The sheriff said he could not yet reveal additional details about the investigation.
He added that he hopes to release more information soon.
The planned purchase of a PlayStation 5 Through Facebook Marketplace
Family members told local media that Víctor González and his daughter had arranged to meet someone to buy a PlayStation 5 console.
The console had been listed on Facebook Marketplace.
Jessie Waterman, Víctor González’s son and Serenity’s brother, said the two had left home with that purpose.
According to him, father and daughter were heading to meet the seller to complete the purchase.
Waterman said something must have happened during the transaction.
He also noted that it appeared the vehicle may have tried to escape.
The relative explained that this theory is based on marks seen on the road.
He also mentioned the presence of mud along the side of the vehicle.
The family believes the incident may have been an ambush.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed that version as the investigation continues.
Family faces grief and financial hardship
The deaths of Víctor and Serenity González have left their family devastated.
Loved ones describe the situation as an unexpected tragedy.
Because of the emotional impact and the costs resulting from the loss, the family organized a fundraising campaign.
The campaign was published on the GoFundMe platform.
The message posted explains that the González family is experiencing profound grief.
It also states that the tragedy has created financial difficulties.
The post asks for support to help cover expenses and assist family members during this difficult time.
The message says the family has lost two loved ones due to unforeseen circumstances.
The request for help was signed by Andy González, the victims’ older sister and aunt.
The family expressed gratitude for any support the community can provide.
Meanwhile, authorities continue investigating the double homicide in Panola County.
