“She Was Murdered by My Stepdad” – Shocking Death of Fitness Influencer Gloria Zamora Leaves Fans in Tears

I was not ready for this level of tragedy…

Just days after she bravely shared on the HERizon podcast that she was ending her second marriage, fitness influencer Gloria Zamora was shockingly killed alongside her date, Hector Garduno in what police are calling an unimaginable act of violence.

And the most heartbreaking part? Her own estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, is the one accused of pulling the trigger.

Why Gloria’s Story Feels So Personal to So Many

This isn’t just another headline. Gloria wasn’t just an Instagram fitness star with over 155,000 followers she was a mother of seven, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. And she had just taken a bold step to reclaim her life.

She was dining at a sushi restaurant in Fontana, California, when everything changed. According to Fontana Police Department‘s Officer Steve Reed, the couple had been at the restaurant for about an hour before the shooting in the parking lot happened.

And here’s the twist an off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy just happened to be nearby, heard the gunshots, and made a U-turn to confront the suspect. Lizarraga was then shot and killed at the scene.

Her Last Podcast Appearance Was a Cry for Independence

In that now-viral podcast episode, Gloria opened up about her second marriage, hinting that things were not okay behind the scenes. Fans had applauded her for her courage to speak out and start over.

But no one expected this ending.

A Community Rallies Around Her Seven Children

In the aftermath, Gloria’s family confirmed her death in a heartbreaking GoFundMe statement:

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic and sudden loss of my mom Gloria. She was senselessly taken from us, murdered by my stepdad Tomas, in an act of unimaginable violence.”

Donations have already poured in, raising over $25,000 of the $35,000 goal to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, and to support her children.

Quick Recap of What Happened

• Gloria Zamora and Hector Garduno were killed outside a sushi spot in Fontana
• Suspect: Estranged husband Thomas Lizarraga
• A nearby off-duty deputy heard gunshots and intervened
• Lizarraga was shot and killed at the scene
• Gloria had spoken out about her divorce just days before

What We’re Left With

We’re left with pain, questions, and an overwhelming sense of loss. Gloria’s story is not just tragic it’s a terrifying reminder of what too many go through in silence.

This wasn’t just a headline. This was a woman trying to reclaim her life. And now, all we can do is say her name and honor her truth.

Rest in peace, Gloria.