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Life sentence for man’s role in two Albuquerque murders

By Isaac Cruz,

2 days ago

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Casper Rickords was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for his part in two Albuquerque murders.

In October 2022, Rickords and Melvin Robinson killed Isaac Torres during an armed robbery at the Albuquerque Transportation Center at 1st Street and Central Avenue. Albuquerque Police say the duo is responsible for fatally shooting Bradley Soza in 2023 near the Ambassador Inn on Candelaria near I-25.

Robinson has already been sentenced in both both cases for a total of 40 years.

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NicolasLuvsAmer

1d ago

Great job on sentencing these killers! Still wish NM would in still the Death Penalty.

Gabriel Maes

1d ago

Good to hear he got life in prison

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