Primary defense strategy for Belen, NM teen's trial by 2025?
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New Mexico Teen, Aged 16, Arrested for Quadruple Homicide of Family Aged 14 to 42 After 911 Confession
Dec 16, 2024, 07:41 AM
A 16-year-old boy from Belen, New Mexico, has been arrested and charged with four counts of murder following a chilling 911 call in which he confessed to killing his family. The call led police to discover the bodies of four family members, aged between 14 and 42, in their rural home. Authorities reported that the teenager was allegedly 'extremely intoxicated' at the time of the incident. The New Mexico State Police confirmed that the boy is in custody and facing serious charges related to the quadruple homicide, which has drawn significant media attention due to its shocking nature.
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