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Catherine Archuleta-Sanchez

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jul 21, 2021

Victim Details

Catherine Archuleta-Sanchez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2021-07-21

32

Catherine

Archuleta-Sanchez

07/12/2026

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On July 21, 2021, a tragic incident occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Catherine Amanda Sanchez. The incident took place at her apartment located at 6001 Topke Pl., N.E., in the Northeast Heights area. Catherine Sanchez was fatally shot in the face while she was sitting on her couch, a horrific scene witnessed by her own children.

The suspect in this case is Steven Archuleta Jr., who is Catherine Sanchez's brother. Born on May 20, 1991, Archuleta Jr ...
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