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Juanito Baca

Case from Serafina, NM dated Jun 20, 2023

Victim Details

Juanito Baca

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Serafina

NM

2023-06-20

36

Juanito

Baca

Yes

07/08/2026

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Juanito Baca, a 36-year-old resident of Serafina, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on June 20, 2023. The incident occurred near Las Vegas, New Mexico, and was reportedly the result of a fatal shooting. Authorities later identified Melecio Baca, a 53-year-old man from Las Vegas, as the suspect in the case. According to law enforcement reports, the two men were cousins and had spent the evening drinking together prior to the altercation that led to Juanito's death.

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  • Chapelle Man Wanted in Connection for Murder in San Miguel County - NM Department of Public Safety
  • lasvegasoptic.com: Man charged with murder in shooting death of cousin
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