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Belen Teen Charged with Four Counts of Murder After Confessing to Killing Family Members Aged 14 to 42 While Extremely Intoxicated

Dec 16, 2024, 04:12 AM

A 16-year-old boy in 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. Authorities discovered the bodies of four victims, aged between 14 and 42, at their home adorned with Christmas decorations. The New Mexico State Police reported that the teenager was allegedly extremely intoxicated at the time of the incident. The police confirmed that the victims were family members of the suspect, who is now in custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.