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Mario Hector Acosta

Case from Carlsbad, NM dated Aug 19, 2017

Victim Details

Mario Hector Acosta

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Carlsbad

NM

2017-08-19

38

Mario

Hector Acosta

06/23/2026

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On August 19, 2017, a homicide occurred in the area of Six Mile Dam near Carlsbad, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 38-year-old Mario Hector Acosta Jr. from Portales, New Mexico. Deputies with the Eddy County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene at approximately 0800 hours, where they found Acosta unconscious and not breathing. Upon investigation, it was determined that Acosta had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to various areas of his body.

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  • KRQE News 13: Investigators working to identify victim of deadly shooting in Eddy County
  • Two charged in Six Mile murder investigation
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