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Casey Jordan Marquez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 7, 2017, a tragic school shooting occurred at Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of two students, including 17-year-old Casey Jordan Marquez. The perpetrator of the shooting was William Edward 'Bill' Atchison, a 21-year-old former student of Aztec High School.

Atchison, born on March 18, 1996, had a history of troubling behavior. He lived in Belen, New Mexico, before moving to Aztec with his family and attending Aztec High School. Atchison was know ...Read More
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  • ABC News: Substitute teacher barricaded door with couch to protect kids during deadly shooting
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: Aztec High school unveils new lounge as tribute to shooting victims
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    Victim Details

    Casey Jordan Marquez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Aztec

    NM

    2017-12-07

    17

    Casey

    Jordan Marquez

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the Aztec High School shooting case and, like many of you, I can’t stop thin... ...Read More
    08/26/2024
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    09/07/2023
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