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Teen’s Shocking Confession: Family Tragedy Unfolds in New Mexico
A tragic event unfolded in New Mexico as a young teenager, reportedly under the influence, confessed to a horrific crime. In the early hours of Saturday, the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office received a chilling 911 call from 16-year-old Diego Leyva. According to reports, Leyva admitted to the dispatcher that he had killed his entire family.
The New Mexico State Police Department provided further details, stating, “When deputies arrived, Diego walked out of the residence with his hands in the air and was extremely intoxicated.” The authorities took Leyva into custody without any resistance.
Inside the home, deputies discovered the bodies of Leonardo Leyva, 42, Adriana Bencomo, 35, Adrian Leyva, 16, and Alexander Leyva, 14. All had succumbed to gunshot wounds. Following his arrest, Leyva was transported to a nearby hospital for detoxification before being booked into a juvenile justice center in Albuquerque.
Leyva now faces four counts of first-degree murder. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau, along with their Crime Scene Team, has commenced an investigation to determine the motive behind this devastating act.
Adriana Bencomo, one of the victims, was known for her dedication as a volunteer firefighter with the Rio Communities Fire Department. Her contributions over the years have left a lasting impact on the community.
In response to the incident, the Valencia County Fire Department issued a statement on behalf of the Rio Communities Fire Department: “The Valencia County community experienced a tragic incident yesterday morning. New Mexico State Police has arrested and charged a suspect with the homicide of his family.”
“Our brothers and sisters at Rio Communities Fire Department are shocked and saddened by this loss as expected,” the statement continued. “We thank the community for its ongoing support, and more information will be put out when it becomes available.”
The community is grappling with disbelief and sorrow. Vanessa LaGrange, a former teacher of the suspect, expressed her shock, saying, “I would never have thought that something like this would happen and that Diego would be capable of doing something like this.”
In a show of solidarity and mourning, students are reportedly planning to wear black at school to honor the victims.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
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