Teresa Padrón, manager of the late reggaeton artist El Taiger, firmly believes that Damián Valdez-Galloso could not have acted alone in moving the artist's body, which weighed 280 pounds and stood over six feet tall. In a candid interview with journalist Mario Vallejo, Teresa expressed her conviction that someone must have assisted Valdez-Galloso. "It's impossible for him to have done it by himself. Someone had to have helped," she declared.
During the interview, Teresa suggested that Damián's wife, Ana, might have been the one to help him move the body. "I've been informed that Ana was involved in this, and she was the one who assisted him in putting the body into the car," she added.
Seeking Justice for El Taiger
Teresa believes that any accomplice should face charges as well, emphasizing their potential culpability in not saving José Manuel Carbajal's life by calling 911. "Why hasn't this person come forward? If she has nothing to hide, why is she not stepping into the light?" she questioned.
She also discussed efforts to have the charge against Valdez-Galloso upgraded to first-degree murder, which would entail a harsher penalty. "We're currently fighting to change the charge from second-degree to first-degree. It's crucial for us that everyone involved in that day's events be brought to light and held accountable by the law," Teresa stated.
Police and Legal Proceedings
Reflecting on her interaction with the police after the incident, Teresa recounted being taken to a private room at the hospital where she was asked about El Taiger's belongings, his phone, and passcodes, to which she provided all the information she knew.
When shown a photo of Damián at the hospital, Teresa initially didn't recognize him but acknowledged knowing of an acquaintance by that name.
The Future of El Taiger's Children
Regarding El Taiger's children, Teresa hopes for a resolution that ensures they receive what they deserve from their father's legacy. She acknowledged that the mothers are united in this cause, and she's chosen to give them space to resolve matters through the courts and lawyers.
Emphasizing her personal commitment, Teresa noted, "Everything I've contributed has been from the heart and my own resources, without expecting anything in return."
Remembering El Taiger
Emotional, Teresa shared her deep admiration for El Taiger, whom she described as an enormous presence in her life. She recounted a conversation on a flight to Houston, urging him to recognize his blessings and the need to change his life. "You don't realize how blessed you are. God has given you opportunities to change, and you can't keep taking them lightly," she had advised him.
In conclusion, Teresa expressed her sense of loss and longing for justice. "I can tell you that his absence is profoundly felt. It's painful, and I want him to be remembered for the great person he was, and for justice to be served," she concluded.
Meanwhile, Manuel A. Morales, Miami's Chief of Police, revealed additional details about the murder case of Cuban reggaeton artist José Manuel Carbajal, known as El Taiger. He affirmed that sufficient evidence exists to convict the accused, Damián Valdez-Galloso, and dismissed the possibility of self-defense. Morales stated that current evidence supports a second-degree murder charge, pending further proof of premeditation.