Javier Ceriani Show
Javier Ceriani Show
February 9, 2026

Amiga de Julián Figueroa reta a Imelda Tuñón a que diga qué pasó el día que murió

Quick Read

An anonymous close friend of Julián Figueroa breaks her silence, alleging he was murdered and that his estranged wife, Imelda Tuñón, is responsible, urging her to reveal what truly happened on the day of his death.
Figueroa was actively separating from Tuñón and feared for his son's well-being with her.
The friend asserts Figueroa was healthy, motivated, and not suicidal, contradicting Tuñón's public claims.
The lack of an autopsy and Tuñón's alleged erratic behavior raise suspicions about the circumstances of Figueroa's death.

Summary

The podcast features an anonymous friend of Julián Figueroa, identified as 'Laura,' who claims Figueroa was murdered and that his estranged wife, Imelda Tuñón, is the primary suspect. Laura, who reconnected with Figueroa years before his death, describes him as healthy, motivated, and actively trying to separate from Tuñón due to her alleged psychological issues, substance abuse, and abusive behavior. Figueroa's main fear was his son being left alone with Tuñón. Laura asserts that Figueroa was not suicidal, an alcoholic (though he was battling alcoholism and seeking help), or abusive, contradicting Tuñón's public statements. The friend and host question the lack of an autopsy and highlight Tuñón's erratic behavior and alleged attempts to harm others, suggesting she should be investigated and potentially institutionalized for the child's safety.
This episode provides a strong, alternative narrative to the official account of Julián Figueroa's death, directly challenging his estranged wife's public statements and raising serious allegations of murder and child endangerment. It highlights the potential for manipulation and abuse within celebrity relationships and the difficulties in seeking justice when official investigations are perceived as incomplete or biased. The interview also underscores the importance of friends speaking out to defend the memory of a deceased individual against what they perceive as false accusations.

Takeaways

  • Julián Figueroa was actively pursuing separation and divorce from Imelda Tuñón, describing her as psychologically unstable and aggressive.
  • Figueroa was in excellent physical condition, running daily, and highly motivated to overcome alcoholism for his son, contradicting claims of substance abuse or ill health at the time of his death.
  • The anonymous friend, 'Laura,' strongly believes Figueroa was murdered and that Imelda Tuñón is responsible, pointing to the lack of an autopsy and Tuñón's alleged history of violence and manipulation.
  • Figueroa's greatest fear was his son being left solely in Imelda's care, a fear that materialized after his death.
  • The friend and host advocate for the child's return to Maribel Guardia's care, citing Imelda's alleged manipulation of the child and unstable behavior.

Insights

1Julián Figueroa's Intent to Separate and Healthy Lifestyle

Figueroa was in the process of separating from Imelda Tuñón, living in separate rooms, and expressed no feelings for her. He was physically active, running daily, and focused on his career and son, actively working on his alcoholism.

Julián ya estaba separado de Imelda Unión... Julián estaba luchando por salir adelante frente a su gran enfermedad, el alcoholismo... En la casa no había alcohol, salvo el que traía Imelda... Físicamente la testigo... asegura que Julián estaba en su mejor estado físico... Él me comentaba que que ya vivían en pues vivían en la misma casa, pero sí estaban en cuartos separados.

2Allegations of Imelda Tuñón's Abusive Behavior and Psychological Instability

Figueroa confided in his friend about Imelda's 'attacks of hysteria, blackmail, extortion, attacks of madness,' and 'very strong problems of consumption, psychological issues, perhaps also personality.' Videos of her self-harm and alleged attempts to harm others are cited as evidence of her instability.

Venían las agresiones, los ataques de histeria, el chantaje, la extorsión, los ataques de locura... Él me contaba que que Gimelda estaba muy mal psicológicamente... me queda claro que todo lo que lo que me platicó Julián que ella tenía problemas, tiene problemas muy fuertes de consumo, de psicológicos, tal vez también de personalidad, pues todo es verdad.

3Suspicion of Murder and Call for Investigation

Both the anonymous friend and the host strongly suspect Julián Figueroa was murdered by Imelda Tuñón, citing his healthy state, her presence as the only other person at the time of death, and the absence of an autopsy.

Y ella insiste en que Julián fue asesinado... Cero. Lo que le pasó no fue un accidente. O sea, digo, los únicos que estaban ahí son ellos dos, pero todo está totalmente oscuro, ¿no? O sea, no hubo, a lo que yo sé, creo que no hubo autopsia. Por eso mismo la sospecha. Pero tú crees que ella pudo haber atentado contra él. Pues pues es que solamente estaban ellos dos... La pareja es la primera sospechosa. La fiscalía que nadie investigó a la a la a la esposa que era la única que estaba ahí en Estados Unidos.

4Figueroa's Fear for His Son's Safety with Imelda

Figueroa's primary concern before his death was that his son would be left alone with Imelda, fearing she would use the child to extort him or prevent him from seeing his son after separation. The friend expresses concern for the child's safety and well-being under Imelda's care, citing her manipulative behavior.

Julián tenía un gran miedo que el niño quede solo con Imel... Su miedo era que el niño estuviera con ella solamente... Me parece peligroso que su que su hijo esté con ella. muy peligroso... Otra cosa fue ver el video donde le pone una máscara al niño. O sea, ¿por qué haces que el niño se ponga una máscara y diga cosas de su abuela? que ni al caso, obviamente le está lavando la cabeza al niño.

Lessons

  • Advocate for a re-investigation into Julián Figueroa's death, focusing on Imelda Tuñón's role and demanding an autopsy.
  • Support efforts to assess Imelda Tuñón's psychological state and fitness as a parent, potentially advocating for her son's custody to be transferred to Maribel Guardia.
  • Challenge public narratives that defame deceased individuals, especially when conflicting evidence or testimonies exist from close contacts.

Quotes

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"Julián ya estaba separado de Imelda Unión. Venían las agresiones, los ataques de histeria, el chantaje, la extorsión, los ataques de locura."

Host
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"Julián estaba luchando por salir adelante frente a su gran enfermedad, el alcoholismo. Busca un doble A, le pidió ayuda a su mamá, su papá. En la casa no había alcohol, salvo el que traía Imelda."

Host
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"Él me contaba que que Gimelda estaba muy mal psicológicamente... él sí me decía que ya estaba en proceso de separación, que ya no quería estar con ella, que ya no sentía nada por ella."

Laura
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"Cero. Lo que le pasó no fue un accidente. O sea, digo, los únicos que estaban ahí son ellos dos, pero todo está totalmente oscuro, ¿no? O sea, no hubo, a lo que yo sé, creo que no hubo autopsia."

Laura
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"Si él no hubiera conocido a Imelda Tuñón en Monterrey, hoy Julián Figueroa, para ti, Laura, ¿estaría vivo? Sí, totalmente."

Host & Laura
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"Que diga la verdad... Los únicos que saben la verdad son ellos dos y la verdad tarde o temprano sale."

Laura

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