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Michael Barela

Case from Petaca, NM dated Mar 29, 2021

Victim Details

Michael Barela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Petaca

NM

2021-03-29

59

Michael

Barela

06/30/2026

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On March 29, 2021, Michael Barela, a 59-year-old resident of Petaca, New Mexico, lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred outside a home on New Mexico State Road 519 in Petaca.

The Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office investigated the shooting and subsequently charged Bonita Burkeimer, a 43-year-old individual, for the fatal shooting of Michael Barela. According to the investigation, Burkeimer was identified as the perpetrator who shot and killed Barela outside the mentioned residence. ...
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  • Santa Fe New Mexican: Two charged in pair of fatal shootings
  • Michael Barela Obituary 2021 - DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory
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