Chris Cleave was a British businessman who was shot dead in front of his teenage daughter in Mexico. What led to the incident? Let’s find out.
Chris Cleave became a targeted victim in Cancun, Mexico.
The police revealed that Cleave was chosen to be murdered. The killers are believed to have followed the businessman from his home and shot him when he stopped in traffic.
He was killed instantly after he was shot in the head.
Who Is Chris Cleave Playa Del Carmen Mexico?
Chris Cleave, 54, was a British businessman residing in Mexico for over a decade. He was killed on an execution-style on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
He was driving through the resort of Playa del Carmen, which was close to Cancun, a place he was killed.
Cleave, who was originally from Truro, Cornwall was revealed to be a real estate agent and property manager.
As per his Facebook bio, Cleave graduated from Penair Secondary School in 1986. He has a 14-year-old daughter.
Chris Cleave Death: Shot In Front Of His Daughter
Chris Cleave died instantly after being shot in the head on Saturday. His daughter is being treated for shock and minor injuries as she witnessed the killing of her father.
Cleave and his 14-year-old daughter were together in his Red Audi when the assassinators pulled a gun and fired through an open window.
Chris had recently celebrated his daughter’s 14th birthday 3-days prior to the killing.
The killers have been arrested by the police and are identified as Jose N, 30, and Lenin N, 18. The motive of execution-style murder has not been revealed.
Cancun, the area he was shot, had witnessed the increase in violence involving drug cartels but Cleave has not been found to be involved in such activities.
Chris Cleave had received a death threat earlier. He was a permanent resident of Mexico since 2013.
Chris Cleave And Wikipedia Details
Chris Cleave’s net worth is not calculated.
He must have been a wealthy businessman living in Mexico. Being a real-estate mogul on foreign land, he had grabbed the attention of the assassinators which ultimately led him to be killed.
While it is still unknown if he had links to the illegal moneymaking business, Cleave sure had raised interest among the criminals due to his lavish lifestyle.
He lived with his teenage daughter but the detail regarding his better half is left unknown.