Erik Robert Torres, also known as “El Charro”, is a Mexican-American singer and YouTube star who rose to fame with his channel “El Charro y La Mayrita”, where he and his wife Mayra Torres pretended to be a perfect couple and gave advice to other couples. However, their image of a happy marriage was shattered when it was revealed that they were going through a divorce and that Erik Robert had been arrested for allegedly assaulting Mayra.
The Arrest of Erik Robert Torres
According to Informado Caribe, Erik Robert Torres was arrested on December 7, 2023, in Texas, on the charge of bodily injury to a family member. The victim was reportedly his wife Mayra, who had filed a complaint against him for domestic violence. The arrest record showed that Erik Robert had a bond of $10,000 and was scheduled to appear in court on December 13, 2023.
The news of his arrest was leaked by a family member of Mayra, who shared a screenshot of the arrest record on social media. The family member also claimed that Erik Robert had been abusive towards Mayra for a long time and that she had finally decided to leave him and seek legal help.
The Reaction of Erik Robert Torres
Erik Robert Torres did not confirm or deny his arrest, but he posted a video on his YouTube channel on December 8, 2023, where he addressed the rumors and accusations against him. He claimed that he was not a violent person and that he loved his wife and his children. He also said that he was going through a difficult time and that he needed the support of his fans. He asked his followers to not believe everything they see on the internet and to wait for the truth to come out.
However, his video did not convince many people, who criticized him for being a liar and a manipulator. Some of his former fans also expressed their disappointment and anger at him for betraying their trust and for hurting his wife. They also accused him of using his channel to make money and to hide his real personality.
The Background of Erik Robert Torres and Mayra Torres
Erik Robert Torres and Mayra Torres met when they were teenagers and got married in 2009. They have three children together, two boys and a girl. They started their YouTube channel “El Charro y La Mayrita” in 2018, where they uploaded videos of them acting as a happy and loving couple. They also gave advice to other couples on how to solve their problems and how to have a healthy relationship. They gained millions of subscribers and followers on social media, who admired them for their chemistry and their humor.
However, in early 2023, it was revealed that their marriage was not as perfect as they portrayed it to be. It was reported that they had filed for divorce in 2020 and that they had been living separately since then. They also admitted that their videos were scripted and that they were not a real couple. They said that they decided to keep their channel as a business and as a way to entertain their fans. They also said that they still had a good relationship as friends and as parents.
However, their divorce was not amicable, as they had disputes over the custody of their children and the division of their assets. They also had arguments over their channel, as Mayra wanted to end it and Erik Robert wanted to continue it. They also accused each other of cheating and of being irresponsible. Their fans were shocked and saddened by their breakup and by their lies.
The Future of Erik Robert Torres and Mayra Torres
The arrest of Erik Robert Torres has added more drama and controversy to their already messy situation. It is not clear what will happen to him and to his channel, as he faces legal consequences and public backlash. It is also not clear what will happen to Mayra Torres and to their children, as they deal with the trauma and the pain of the alleged abuse. They have not made any official statements or updates about their case or their status as of now.
The story of Erik Robert Torres and Mayra Torres is a cautionary tale of how fame and money can change people and how social media can create false illusions. It is also a reminder of how domestic violence is a serious and prevalent issue that affects many people and that needs to be addressed and prevented. It is hoped that justice will be served and that both parties will find peace and healing.