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John Serna

Death by Force
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John Serna, a 66-year-old male, was shot and killed on September 12, 2021, in the rural community of Mora, New Mexico, following a long and contentious history with his neighbor. The man responsible for the shooting, 70-year-old David Griego, claimed he acted in self-defense during an altercation, a violent culmination of over a decade of disputes.

The feud between the two men was deeply rooted in disagreements over land and had previously resulted in legal action and physical violence. C ...Read More
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  • lasvegasoptic.com: Deadly shooting claims life of Mora man
  • Arrest made in 2021 Mora murder case - Las Vegas Optic
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    Victim Details

    John Serna

    Male

    Mora

    NM

    2021-09-12

    66

    John

    Serna

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's so upsetting to hear about the ongoing struggle for justice that John Serna's family is going t... ...Read More
    12/31/2024
    Just read about the shooting case in Mora, NM involving John Serna and his neighbor David Griego, an... ...Read More
    10/12/2023
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