A Connecticut mother of three, Diana Enamorado Perdomo, was tragically beaten to death in what authorities are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 13, 2026, at a home where Perdomo and her partner, Gregorio Calihua-Mantiel, both 44, lived.
Discovery of the Bodies
At around 3 a.m., Connecticut State Police received a disturbance report from a home, and upon arriving, officers forced entry into the residence. Inside, they discovered two deceased individuals:
- Diana Enamorado Perdomo – found dead from blunt force trauma to the head, which is being investigated as a homicide.
- Gregorio Calihua-Mantiel – found dead from ligature compression on his neck, and his death is being treated as a suicide.
Local media outlets have reported that Perdomo’s family claimed she was allegedly beaten with a bat, though this detail is still being investigated.
Victim’s Background
- Diana Perdomo was originally from Honduras.
- She was a mother of three and grandmother of four.
- Perdomo and Calihua-Mantiel lived next to the restaurant where they both worked.
- Perdomo’s niece, Rubi Elizabeth Sagastume-Enamorado, described her as an incredible mother, loving grandmother, and a hardworking woman who taught others about kindness and compassion.
Family’s Emotional Tribute
In a GoFundMe campaign set up by her niece, Rubi Elizabeth Sagastume-Enamorado, to bring Perdomo’s body back to Honduras for burial, she wrote:
“She was an incredible mother, a loving grandmother, and a woman who taught me the meaning of hard work, kindness, and what it means to be a good human being.”
Deteriorating Relationship
According to Sagastume-Enamorado, Perdomo’s relationship with Calihua-Mantiel had recently deteriorated. Although further details about their relationship and the events leading up to the incident remain unclear, authorities are continuing to investigate.
Ongoing Investigation
The Connecticut State Police have confirmed that their investigation into the murder-suicide is ongoing. They are working to gather more evidence and understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of Diana Perdomo and Gregorio Calihua-Mantiel.
