'X Factor' Singer Zair Guette, 25, Found Dead After Concert Performance – Details

The "X Factor" singer was discovered at a gruesome crime scene, sending shockwaves through the country music industry.

Zair Guette, a Colombian singer, was found dead near his manager, Teddy Vergara Álvarez, who later succumbed to his injuries. The 25-year-old was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered on February 14 in Ginebra, a town in Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Police officers have noted that he was murdered just after a concert in the village of Barranco Bajo. Witnesses to the tragic incident reported that armed men dragged the singer out of the concert venue under threats, subjected him to torture, and then shot him multiple times.

Guette and Álvarez were discovered in a brutal crime scene that has left the country music industry shocked and devastated. The singer was found with his hands and feet bound and a gag in place.

An image shared on X captured the stunned expressions of investigators as they retrieved his body from the scene. The location appeared to be an elevated, green, and hilly area, adding to the eerie and tragic nature of the discovery.

Forensic experts confirmed Guette had been tortured, sustaining deliberate injuries and multiple blows. The cause of death was identified as a gunshot to the head. Rubén Darío Gaitán Camelo, commander of the Buga District, said Álvarez, was also shot.

"The National Police of the municipality of Ginebra was alerted about the discovery of a person with gunshot wounds in the Barranco Alto district," noted Camelo. Guette's manager was rushed to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries hours later.

Now, Guette and Álvarez's families are mourning their loss and the horrific manner in which they died. Saray Guette, the country singer's sister, wrote on TikTok, "They took you away, they extinguished the happiness of an entire family. They left us with eternal mourning in our hearts and in music because, with great pride, I can say that you elevated Mexican music to the highest level."

Guette's sister added, "You achieved so much, not to mention all the dreams you still had in mind. In this life, it wasn't possible, my love but maybe in another one, it will be. You always told me that you and I will always be saysar, just one. I love you, brother."

Guette chased his dreams with passion. He loved music and dedicated his time to perfecting his craft. His last Instagram post was of him singing with his band during rehearsals for an upcoming show. He captioned the clip, "Rehearsal with my band, improving the shows ❤️ 🥰 🫶🏻."

Now, the fans of Guette, who boasted over 175,000 followers on Instagram, are heartbroken over the tragic news of his death. One fan noted, "I can't believe it, I thought it was a lie." Another fan mourned the loss of his incredible talent, "An extraordinary voice is broken 💔."

One commenter reflected, "This man ah shocked me a lot because it's been 12 days no more!! figured it out and thought... What a talented man, for sure he will be very successful in his guild. Without knowing anything about the facts! Life is fragile, how amazing."

The loss of the talented singer has left a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and fans, who will miss him deeply. His extraordinary voice and passion for music touched many. As those who knew and loved him mourn, his legacy will live on through the music and memories he left behind.