In the quiet community of Tijeras, New Mexico, a tragic event unfolded on November 8, 2020, leading to the death of 75-year-old Chris Neel. On that Sunday, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence off Apple Ranch Road to conduct a welfare check. Upon their arrival, they discovered Ms. Neel deceased inside her home.
The cause of her death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head.
The subsequent investigation into the circumstances of her death quickly focused on a family member living in the same home. The investigation revealed that the person responsible for her death was her older brother, 76-year-old Lee Jensen. During the course of the investigation, Jensen admitted to shooting his sister. He disclosed to investigators that his relationship with his sister was highly contentious, though he did not provide specific details about what precipitated the fatal shooting.
Following his admission, Lee Jensen was arrested and charged with the murder of his sister. He was taken into custody and a judge ordered that he remain in jail until his trial. Ultimately, 79-year-old Lee Jensen was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the shooting death of Chris Neel.
