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He Went To Find Day Workers For His Landscaping Business. An Argument Led To Him Facing A Murder Charge Instead, Cops Say.
A man in New Mexico went to find day workers for his landscaping business, police said. Instead, he got into an argument and shot a victim multiple times.
Woman Accused Of Stealing Car With Two Children Inside, Leading Police On Chase
A woman in New Mexico is accused of stealing a car with two children inside, police said. The suspect then led officers on a car chase with the kids.
Teenager Taken Into Custody In Connection To Murder Of Man Found Shot In New Mexico Street
Federal authorities said they have arrested a teenage murder suspect accused of fatally shooting a man in New Mexico during the past spring.
Man Fatally Stabbed With Screwdriver Uses Last Moments To Call 911 To Identify His Killer, Police Said
A woman stabbed a man with a screwdriver at a New Mexico home, police said. The victim called 911 and identified his killer before he died, officials said.
Woman On The Phone With 911 When The Father Of Her Child Allegedly Gunned Her Down
A man is accused of killing the mother of his child while she was on the phone to 911 and their young daughter was in the same room, police in New Mexico said.
A Man Told His Mom To Get His Cousin To Leave Or He Would Kill Him. He Did Just That.
In New Mexico, a man told his mom to get his cousin away after being made fun of. That is when he stabbed his cousin to death. Now, the killer heads to prison.
Suspect Said He Stabbed In Self-Defense. Police Say The Victim Had More than 15 Wounds.
A man in New Mexico said he stabbed another person to death in self-defense. But, police say the victim had more than 15 wounds and charged the suspect with murder.
He Got Into An Argument With His Ex's New Boyfriend About How To Load Kid Bikes In A Truck. It Ended With One Dead.
A man got into an argument with his ex's new boyfriend over how to load children's bikes into a car. It ended with one dead and one heading to prison.
High, delusional man accused of killing his teenage roommate, police in New Mexico say
A man in New Mexico is accused of shooting and killing his roommate. Cops said the suspect was possibly under the influence of drugs and delusional during the incident.
Popular New Mexico guitarist was shot and killed in 2019, two suspect arrested this month
A popular guitarist was shot and killed in New Mexico in 2000. Now, police say they arrested two suspects after new cellular evidence was found.
South African theology student allegedly murdered four people in two states more than a decade ago, prosecutors say
A South African former theology student convicted of killing two people in New Mexico now faces two additional murder accusations in Ohio, authorities said.
Woman claiming to be kidnap victim arrested after DNA reveals she was driving stolen car involved in deadly crash: Cops
A woman claiming to be a kidnapping victim was arrested after tests showed she allegedly was driving a car involved in a deadly police chase, cops said.
Victim dies after being literally stabbed in the back, suspect charged, New Mexico cops say
A victim was stabbed in the back in New Mexico, and later died from his injuries. Police say they have arrested a suspect, but haven't released a motive.
I got beef with these ******”: Man opens fire after friends agree to fight to settle dispute: Report
A man is accused of shooting during a party at a New Mexico apartment party. Police said the suspect started to fire when two other people agreed to fight.
New Mexico teen arrested for murder and kidnapping of former corrections officer: report
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping and murder of a former corrections officer in New Mexico, authorities said.
$6,000 worth of toys stolen along with Salvation Army van before Christmas, suspect now caught
A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a van from the Salvation Army containing around $6,000 worth of toys in New Mexico, police said.
New Mexico teenager allegedly murders his uncle during dispute over Internet service
A teenager in New Mexico on the run was taken into custody for allegedly killing a relative after his grandmother unplugged the Internet, police said.
Gang member helped kill a man in prison 20 years ago and nearly got away with. Until a witness squealed.
A gang member will spend his life in prison for killing a fellow inmate in New Mexico 20 years ago. A witness helped police arrest the suspect who had returned to Mexico.
Suspected serial rapist nabbed after DNA collected from fork he threw out allegedly links him to 1997 cold case
A suspected serial rapist in New Mexico is behind bars after DNA allegedly linked him to a decades-old cold case sexual assault, authorities said.
Retired police officer accused of assaulting mailman over different political views: report
A retired police officer in New Mexico has been arrested after assaulting his mailman, police said. The attack allegedly stemmed from different political views.
Bullets allegedly link New Mexico suspect to violent October shooting spree that killed man, injured another
Police have formally charged a man in New Mexico who allegedly went on an early autumn deadly rampage with murder and other crimes, officials said.
Man uses tree branch to fatally beat another man during fight in alley, cops say
A New Mexico man used a tree branch to beat another man to death during an alley fight, cops said. Police say the man was arrested and charged with murder.
Man gave alcohol to teen before shooting and killing him in New Mexico home, cops say
A teen was shot and killed in a New Mexico home, police said. They arrested a suspect who was charged with manslaughter and providing alcohol the victim, authorities said.
New Mexico man said he was 'having a bad day' so he shot and killed roommate, cops say
A New Mexico man told police that he was having a "bad day." Police say the suspect shot and killed his roommate and is now charged with murder.
He had already confessed to 2 cold-case killings. Now, he said he also killed a child.
A man who had already admitted to two cold-case murders in New Mexico has now confessed to a third, police said. The latest killing involved a teenager.
Navajo murder suspect chopped of man’s head with ax, burnt it in wood stove: Officials
A North Dakota murder suspect is accused of decapitating a man in New Mexico and torching the victim’s head in a wood-burning stove, authorities said.
Former New Mexico pediatric surgeon admits he had over 19,000 images, 2,000 videos of child porn: Feds
A pediatric surgeon in New Mexico has admitted to possessing tens of thousands of child porn images and videos, federal prosecutors said. He now faces 17 years in prison.
New Mexico father, grandmother accused of beating, burning 2-year-old girl to death
An Albuquerque man was charged with killing his 2-year-old daughter. Now, New Mexico officials have charged the infant's grandmother with child abuse resulting in death.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting man whose service dog barked at him may be tied to second murder: Police
A New Mexico man accused of shooting a service dog and his owner possibly connection to a second murder months earlier, police said. The suspect was arrested last week.
She killed her sister-in-law and then threw a birthday party for her child. Now, she’ll head to federal prison.
A woman shot and killed her sister-in-law in New Mexico. She was arrested days later, throwing a children's birthday party. She was sentenced to prison.
Axe murderer kills missing woman in New Mexico forest, cops say
A missing woman was found murdered in a forest in New Mexico, and police say the killer used an axe. The suspect allegedly confessed to her murder.
Ranchers in New Mexico help nab Texas murder suspect, hold him at gunpoint
A man wanted in connection to a homicide in Texas was arrested in New Mexico. Police say ranchers detained the suspect at gunpoint and called police.
New Mexico man allegedly shoots his stepfather dead after becoming upset while eating, flees scene on bike
A New Mexico man is accused of getting into an altercation with his mother and stepfather and shooting at them, missing her but killing him, authorities said.
Man claims he shot a homeless person in self-defense. New Mexico cops say it was cold-blood murder.
A New Mexico man says he shot a homeless man in self-defense. However, police say that is not the case, as the man has been charged with murder.
18-year-old pregnant girl stabbed to death, boyfriend charged with her murder: report
An 18-year-old pregnant girl was stabbed to death in New Mexico. Now police say her boyfriend has been arrested and charged with her murder.
After 30 years, a man has confessed to two high-profile cold case murders in New Mexico
A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of Althea Oakeley, and police say he confessed to killing Kaitlyn Arquette. They were murdered over 30 years ago.
Two shot and killed in their car, police say they arrested a suspect months later as he tried to flee
A man suspected of a double murder was arrested by police in New Mexico. Investigators say a shooting happened during a gun sale and left two people dead in a car.
Two men charged with murder involving stolen pills with possible cartel connection: report
Two men have been charged with murder after they were asked to beat up a man for stealing pills, possibly from the cartel, police in New Mexico said.
Cop killer learns how long he will spend behind bars for death of Navajo police officer
A cop killer will spend 30 years behind bars for the murder of a Navajo Nation police officer in New Mexico. The officer was responding to a domestic violence call.
Man claimed he played soccer at park with head of his decapitated murder victim, authorities say
A man in New Mexico allegedly decapitated another man on Father’s Day and then claimed he played soccer with the victim’s head. The suspect was charged with murder.
Man beat his wife severely enough to leave her brain dead, now charged with murder, Albuerrque cops say
A New Mexico man has been charged with murder after leaving his wife brain dead following a beating, cops say. The victim is on life support at the hospital.