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Celina Maldonado

Case from Hobbs, NM dated Sep 23, 2021

Victim Details

Celina Maldonado

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Hobbs

NM

2021-09-23

28

Celina

Maldonado

06/25/2026

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On September 23, 2021, a tragic incident occurred in Hobbs, New Mexico, resulting in the death of Celina Maldonado, a 28-year-old woman. The event took place on the 1200 block of East Broadway, where Steven Samreth was identified as the suspect responsible for the shooting.

Steven Samreth's actions that day were particularly horrific. He shot and killed Celina Maldonado, and then proceeded to shoot her 2-year-old child in the face. Following these shootings, Samreth turned the gun on hims ...
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  • Hobbs man accused of murdering pregnant girlfriend, shooting girl
  • newswest9.com: Hobbs Police Department investigates homicide at Avalon Cove Apartments
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