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Belen, New Mexico Teen Charged with Four Counts of Murder; Family Members Aged 14 to 42 Found Dead
Dec 16, 2024, 01:39 AM
A 16-year-old boy from Belen, New Mexico, has been charged with four counts of murder following the deaths of his family members. The New Mexico State Police reported that the teenager allegedly killed his family while extremely intoxicated. The tragic incident was revealed after the boy made a 911 call confessing to the crime. Authorities discovered four bodies in the home, with the victims ranging in age from 14 to 42. The teenager is currently in custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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