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Samuel Cordero

Case from Santa Fe, NM dated Aug 10, 2022

Victim Details

Samuel Cordero

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa Fe

NM

2022-08-10

60

Samuel

Cordero

litigation

06/27/2026

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On August 10, 2022, at approximately 4:37 a.m., 60-year-old Samuel Cordero was discovered deceased at Ragle Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He had suffered at least one fatal gunshot wound. Cordero was a dedicated caregiver at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care, known for his compassion and reliability.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities arrested 16-year-old Judah Trujillo on September 28, 2022, charging him with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Trujil ...
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    I keep thinking about the role Rachel Martinez played in this whole terrible situation. It's hard to... ...Read More
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