Horror in Pursuit of Becoming an Influencer: He Burned His House and Poured Hot Wax on His Children

The footage shared by Meliza Campos‑Sanchez, a mother of two children who is said to be trying to reach more followers on social media in the U.S. state of Florida, drew strong backlash. The 26‑year‑old woman was arrested after footage emerged showing her deliberately setting fire in her home and pouring hot wax on her young daughters.

The footage she shared on social media came to light.

The videos posted by Campos‑Sanchez, who lives in Miami and has about 55,000 followers on her Instagram account, caught the attention of authorities. The footage under review exposed the dangerous acts the young woman carried out in her home.

In one of the videos, Campos‑Sanchez was seen dancing in her kitchen while singing Spanish songs, wearing a silver‑colored mask on her face. The footage later showed her pouring a flammable liquid over clothes she had gathered on the floor and then setting them on fire.

The flames quickly spread, igniting a fire in the kitchen. While fire crews were dispatched to the scene, officials assessed that the blaze had been deliberately set.

Footage of Her Pouring Hot Wax on Her Children Was Examined.

The officials' review was not limited to the fire footage alone. In another video shared on Campos‑Sanchez's social‑media account, it was noted that he poured hot wax on his two young daughters.

While footage featuring the children spread rapidly on social media, the incident drew strong reactions. Officials also began reviewing the relevant recordings.

26‑Year‑Old Mother Arrested

After the footage was examined, Meliza Campos‑Sanchez was taken into custody and later arrested. The incident entered the U.S. public agenda amid allegations that it was carried out to attract attention and gain followers on social media.

The investigation reportedly continues to examine both the fire set at home and the footage involving the children.