Carlos Esquibel, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically murdered on October 24, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On the night of his death, Esquibel reportedly approached Clifton Bloomfield, a known serial killer, at a Fuddruckers restaurant. According to Bloomfield's account, Esquibel made advances towards him, leading Bloomfield to agree to accompany Esquibel back to his apartment. Once inside Esquibel's bedroom, Bloomfield used Esquibel's shirt to strangle him to death.
After committing the murder, Bloomfield searched the apartment for valuables before leaving the scene. Esquibel's body was discovered hours later by the apartment landlord.
The investigation into Carlos Esquibel's murder revealed that Clifton Bloomfield was responsible for the crime. Bloomfield, who was already a convicted felon, was linked to multiple murders in the Albuquerque area. In addition to Esquibel's murder, Bloomfield was also found guilty of killing 81-year-old Josephine Selvage just three days later. Selvage, a retired school teacher suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was strangled by Bloomfield in her home after he broke in and searched for valuables. The close proximity and timing of the two murders initially led police to investigate a possible connection, but they incorrectly concluded that the cases were unrelated.
Clifton Bloomfield's criminal activities did not end with the murders of Carlos Esquibel and Josephine Selvage. He was later connected to the murders of Tak and Pung Yi on December 4, 2007, and Scott Pierce on June 28, 2008. Bloomfield's DNA and other forensic evidence linked him to these crimes, leading to his eventual arrest and conviction. In 2008, Bloomfield pled guilty to five counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to 195 years in prison. Despite his attempts to withdraw his guilty plea, the courts have upheld his conviction, ensuring that he remains behind bars for the rest of his life.
