Police asking for information in 1994 Albuquerque murder

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are asking for the public’s help to solve a 30-year-old murder case in the latest episode of Duke City Case Files. Lisa Wortman was found dismembered inside a manhole behind The Pit on June 6, 1994. The 23-year-old Albuquerque native was studying pre-law at the University of New Mexico and was known for throwing drug and alcohol-free parties.

Her family still remembers receiving the news.”I remember that day pretty clearly. When the news came out that there was a body found behind The Pit. I had a very strong feeling that it was her,” said Lori Dibenedetto, Lisa’s sister.

APD took over the case from UNM police in 2022 revisited leads, and spoke with people who knew the victim. There’s a reward of $9,500 for anyone with information that leads to an arrest. just submit your tip to Crime Stoppers. The latest episode of Duke City Case files on APD’s YouTube page .

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