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True Crime Cases in New Mexico

True crime cases in New Mexico span decades of criminal history, from unsolved disappearances in rural communities to high-profile investigations in the state's largest cities. New Mexico law enforcement agencies, from local police departments to the state bureau of investigation, have tackled cases ranging from cold-case homicides and serial offenders to fraud schemes and domestic violence tragedies. CaseSleuth tracks each New Mexico case with comprehensive timelines, profiles of victims and persons of interest, evidence summaries, and links to media coverage and court documents. Browse the cases below to explore the full scope of criminal investigations in New Mexico.

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ConvictedSanta Fe, NM · 2021

Rust On-Set Shooting / Halyna Hutchins

On October 21, 2021, at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and director Joel Souza was injured on the set of the film Rust when a live round was discharged from a revolver that actor Alec Baldwin was using as a prop.

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