On April 25, 2022, at approximately 3:00 AM, a male individual arrived at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a deceased female passenger. The woman was later identified as 31-year-old Krystal Rayne Castillo, who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. Despite efforts by medical personnel, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Following the incident, Albuquerque police detained and questioned the male driver who brought Krystal to the hospital.
However, as of May 1, 2023, no arrests had been made, and the case remained open. The police had processed multiple scenes for forensic information and interviewed the male driver, but no further details were released to the public.
Krystal Castillo was a single mother of two young children. She had recently celebrated her son's eleventh birthday and was planning to pursue a business degree. Her family expressed deep concern over the lack of information and closure regarding her death. They initiated their own efforts to gather information, including placing digital billboards around Albuquerque to encourage the public to come forward with any details.
As of the latest available information, the case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to identify the circumstances surrounding Krystal Castillo's death. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 843-STOP.
