Carlos Balthazar Canales, a 39-year-old artist and musician from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on September 3, 2022. Canales was shot by his cousin, Nathan Bryan Miller, 33, in a bizarre incident that involved allegations of witchcraft. The shooting took place in a makeshift homeless encampment in northwest Houston, where Canales had been renting a space to use as a studio.
Miller was arrested shortly after the shooting and confessed to the crime, claiming that he believed
Canales and another victim were practicing witchcraft. He was charged with capital murder and held without bond. During his arrest, Miller appeared to be mentally impaired, and authorities ordered a mental evaluation to determine his mental state at the time of the shooting.
The incident occurred early on a Saturday morning when Miller called the police from a nearby gas station and led them to the scene. Investigators found Canales and another victim dead at the location, while a third victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The court documents revealed that Miller shot Canales in the face five times and the other victim in the back of the head.
The family of Carlos Balthazar Canales has been mourning the loss of the talented artist and musician, who was known for his close relationships with his loved ones. They have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help with burial expenses and to honor his memory.
The case is ongoing, with Miller's next court appearance scheduled to determine if he has a mental illness and to proceed with the legal process. The family continues to seek justice for Canales and hopes for closure in this tragic event.
