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Darrin Bernal

Case from Los Lunas, NM dated Apr 20, 2019

Victim Details

Darrin Bernal

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los Lunas

NM

2019-04-20

40

Darrin

Bernal

07/12/2026

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On April 20, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Valencia County, New Mexico, specifically in the area of El Cerro Mission, which is near Los Lunas. Darrin Bernal, a 40-year-old resident, was one of the three victims who lost their lives in a house party that turned violent.

The incident involved a house party where an altercation led to the fatal shootings of Darrin Bernal, 29-year-old Joseph Santiago, and 28-year-old Nathan Morrison. According to initial investigations and witness inter ...
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  • KOAT: Triple murder following arguments at Valencia County party
  • Three sentenced for 2019 shooting - Valencia County News Bulletin
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    I still can't wrap my head around the way the plea deal played out in the Darrin Bernal case. It's b... ...Read More
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