Seven people are killed during a massacre at a New Mexico bowling alley Amy Houser, a 13-year-old girl from Las Cruces, New Mexico, was one of the victims of the tragic and still unsolved Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre, which occurred on February 10, 1990. On that fateful morning, two unidentified armed men entered the bowling alley just before it opened, leading seven individuals, including Amy, into a back office. The assailants then opened fire, killing four people instantly, including Amy, and wounding three others.
Amy was there helping out with daycare at the bowling alley, where she tragically lost her life in the brutal attack.
The perpetrators, after shooting their victims execution-style, set fire to the office in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence before fleeing the scene. Despite the rapid response by emergency services, the crime scene was significantly compromised by the fire and the chaotic rescue efforts, hindering forensic evidence collection. Despite efforts over the years, including witness interviews and composite sketches, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
The massacre shocked the Las Cruces community and has continued to baffle investigators for over three decades. Law enforcement officials have revisited the case multiple times, hoping advances in technology might provide new leads. However, despite extensive media coverage and rewards for information, the mystery of who killed Amy Houser and the others on that tragic day endures.
