The California public defender died under mysterious circumstances in Mexico, where he was celebrating his first wedding anniversary

Blair was in Rosarito, about 30 minutes south of Tijuana, celebrating their wedding anniversary when he was “tragically murdered” on Jan. 14, according to the family’s GoFundMe page, which is seeking answers.

“I wish we could provide everyone with more information, but the authorities in Mexico have disclosed very limited information,” said fundraiser organizers Annie Rodriguez. He was the victim of a brutal crime. His family is working with US officials to obtain more information.”

Blair has worked at the Public Defender’s Office since 2017 after passing an entrance exam, like his wife, who entered the same year.

Blair’s wife managed to survive the attack, Although it is not clear what kind of crime occurred. Reports indicate that it was a premeditated murder.

Blair’s relatives said they did not receive much information from Mexican authorities until Saturday afternoon, Orange County Attorney Martin Schwartz told the Orange County Register.

The Mexican website Patrulla 646 pointed this out An apparently intoxicated Blair fell from the fourth floor of the Las Rocas Hotel, an oceanfront resort.

Paramedics responded to the scene. It was reported that employees of the Attorney General of the State of Mexico took charge of the investigations and the removal of the body.