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Carmen Kester

Case from Rio Rancho, NM dated Mar 08, 2022

Victim Details

Carmen Kester

Female

White / Caucasian

Rio Rancho

NM

2022-03-08

45

Carmen

Kester

06/22/2026

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On March 8, 2022, a tragic incident occurred in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Carmen Kester. Carmen Deann Kester, born on March 5, 1977, was shot and killed at her home located on Mirador Loop NE in Rio Rancho.

The assailant in this case was identified as Carmen Kester's own nephew, Braydon Baldree, who was just 15 years old at the time of the incident. According to the reports, Braydon Baldree shot and killed his aunt before stealing her car and fleeing th ...
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