On November 25, 2022, a tragic incident occurred in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of Diane Albert, a 65-year-old former Los Alamos County Councilor and recently elected Municipal Judge for Los Ranchos, and her husband, Eric Pinkerton, aged 63.
Diane Albert was found dead at her residence in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, along with her husband and several of their pets.
The investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office revealed that Eric Pinkerton was the perpetrator of the murder-suicide. According to reports, Pinkerton shot his wife, Diane Albert, and several animals inside their home before taking his own life. The incident came to light when a family friend received a troubling message from Pinkerton, prompting the friend to contact the authorities.
The BCSO deputies responded to the call around 1:00 PM on Friday, November 25, and upon arrival, they found the deceased individuals inside the residence. The scene included several dead animals, indicating that Pinkerton had also targeted their pets. The exact motivations behind the killing were not specified by the BCSO, but the investigation confirmed that it was a murder-suicide.
Diane Albert was a respected figure in her community, serving not only as a municipal judge but also as a licensed and practicing patent attorney. Her recent election as Municipal Judge for Los Ranchos highlighted her ongoing commitment to public service. The community, including the Los Ranchos mayor, expressed deep sorrow and extended their thoughts and prayers to the family following this tragic event.
There were no arrests made in this case, as Eric Pinkerton, the suspect and perpetrator, took his own life after committing the murder. The investigation by the BCSO concluded that Pinkerton was solely responsible for the deaths, and no other individuals were involved or suspected in the incident.
