Zoraida Bartolomei’s brother had a strange feeling when he went to her house in Romeoville, a village near Chicago. His sister hadn’t answered their mother’s calls all day, and her husband hadn’t gone to work. When he arrived at the house, he saw police cars and officers at the scene. The house was dark, and there were signs of a struggle inside.
Inside the house, a gruesome scene unfolded – the family’s dogs were dead, the husband was found in the hallway, and Bartolomei and their two sons were found dead in a bedroom. The police realized that the family had been targeted, and they began to investigate. They discovered that Bartolomei had been having an affair with a co-worker named Nathaniel Huey Jr. This affair would lead to a tragic series of events.
Huey’s fiancé, Ermalinda Palomo, was behind the manipulation and catfishing scheme that ultimately led to the murders. She created fake personas and messages to convince Huey that Bartolomei was a threat to him. Palomo’s jealousy and fear of losing her relationship with Huey drove her to orchestrate the violent attack on Bartolomei and her family.
The night of the murders, a gunman entered the family’s home and shot Bartolomei, her husband, and their two sons. The dogs were also killed in the attack. The gunman tried to make it look like a burglary gone wrong, but the police quickly uncovered the truth behind the murders.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that Huey and Palomo were responsible for the murders. Huey confessed to the killings, citing his paranoia and belief that people were after him. Palomo’s elaborate scheme and manipulation had tragic consequences for Bartolomei’s family.
The case came to a dramatic end when police tracked down Huey and Palomo in Oklahoma. A confrontation with the police led to a car crash and ultimately, Huey shooting Palomo before taking his own life. The tragic chain of events had come to a devastating conclusion.
The police investigation concluded that Huey and Palomo were solely responsible for the murders. The case is now closed, but the impact of the senseless violence will forever be felt by the victims’ loved ones and the community. The tragic story serves as a reminder of the dangers of jealousy, manipulation, and the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
