Hannah May Slaven, a 21-year-old woman from Lebanon Junction, tragically lost her life on September 11, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred at a residence on the 2100 block of Anthony Place SW, where Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a welfare check call around 7:00 AM.
Upon arrival, deputies found the house unlocked and unsecured. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to communicate with anyone inside, they entered the residence.
Inside, they discovered two deceased individuals: Hannah Slaven, 21, and Javier Almanza, 27. The BCSO's initial investigation indicates that this incident may have been a murder-suicide, though details remain limited at this time.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Homicide and CSI units are actively investigating the scene to uncover the precise details surrounding the deaths of Hannah Slaven and Javier Almanza. As of now, no arrests have been reported, and the authorities have not publicly identified any suspects other than the possibility of it being a murder-suicide situation.
Hannah May Slaven was born on February 27, 2002, in Marietta, Georgia. She is survived by her parents, Stanley Slaven and Kelly Salter. The sudden and tragic nature of her passing has deeply affected her family, prompting the creation of a GoFundMe campaign to support her parents during this difficult time.
As the investigation is ongoing, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has stated that they will provide updates as more information becomes available. The community awaits further details about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event that claimed the lives of two young individuals.
