On the Fourth of July in 2023, a day typically marked by celebration, a domestic dispute in Southwest Albuquerque escalated to a fatal conclusion for 39-year-old Joel Valdez. A Hispanic male, Valdez was a tattoo artist and a father. His life was cut short in a violent confrontation that unfolded throughout the day, stemming from months of marital strife with his wife, Erica Valdez.
The conflict had been simmering for some time, with both Joel and Erica accusing each other of infidelity. T
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