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Mike Sanches

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated May 12, 2021

Victim Details

Mike Sanches

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2021-05-12

34

Mike

Sanches

07/16/2026

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An argument over a barking dog escalated into a fatal encounter on a June morning in Albuquerque, leading to the death of Michael Sanchez. Just as he was about to begin a new chapter in his career with a promotion to manager at a car dealership, the 27-year-old’s life was cut short. The dispute with his neighbor, Ricardo Villanueva-Cordova, over a dog had been ongoing, with Sanchez having filed two reports with animal control due to the dog's aggressive behavior. On the morning of June 18, 201 ...
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  • Man linked to triple homicide arrested, victims identified
  • KOB 4: Police: 3 people found dead in car at Albuquerque hospital
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    I came across some of the court documents related to the case, and I find it so troubling how messy ... ...Read More
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    I keep coming back to the scene at Kaseman Hospital. It's just so unsettling to think about how Mich... ...Read More
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