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On This Day in History: Billy the Kid Arrested for the First Time
On September 23, 1875, a young man destined for infamy was arrested for the first time. Billy the Kid, born William Henry McCarty—though many knew him as Henry McCarty—was apprehended in Silver City, New Mexico, after being caught stealing a basket of laundry. This seemingly trivial crime, a sign of his early lawlessness, would spark a legendary saga that would captivate audiences for generations.
Are the Bodies Found in This New Mexico Lake Connected to a Notorious Serial Killer
One of the most infamous serial killers born in New Mexico is none other than David Parker Ray, aka the Toy Box Killer. Born in Belem, New Mexico, David was arrested in 1999 on charges of kidnapping, torturing & raping several women in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico & Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
UPDATE: Missing Las Cruces teen found safe
UPDATE: Jazlyn Diaz, the 13-year-old Las Cruces girl reported missing on Saturday, September 28, has been located and is safe, Las Cruces Police said Sunday night. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Police (LCPD) is asking for your help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl. Jazlyn Diaz, 13, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. […]
UPDATE: Missing 83-year-old man located
UPDATE: James Waterman, 83, has been located, according to the New Mexico State Police. ORIGINAL: EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Luna County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 83-year-old man who was last seen in Deming. James Waterman, 83, was last seen at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Denny’s Diner […]
Family urges long imprisonment for Las Cruces man after young dad's shooting death
A Las Cruces man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison with two years suspended for his involvement in the shooting death of 26-year-old Oscar Ramirez in February. Osvaldo Suarez was arrested on Feb. 3, 2024 and charged with first-degree murder. He was accused of shooting and killing Ramirez an at apartment complex on the 300 block of Van Patten Drive in Las Cruces. ...