Antonio Montez

Death by Force

In the early morning hours of June 16, 2021, the quiet of Deming, New Mexico, was shattered for a young Hispanic/Latino man, Antonio Montez. The 23-year-old male became the center of a grim discovery that launched a homicide investigation by the Luna County Sheriff's Office. His body was found in a pecan orchard near Monte Vista Road SW, a serene agricultural setting that belied the violence that had occurred.

The investigation began to unfold when deputies responded to a call about a cra ...Read More

The Deming Headlight: Luna County Sheriff's Office deputies find deceased male in farm field

Antonio Montez, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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