Obed Cruz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 11, 2017, 17-year-old Obed Cruz was found deceased in his Albuquerque, New Mexico home. He had been playing video games online with friends when communication ceased abruptly. Concerned, his friends visited his residence and discovered him unresponsive, leading them to call emergency services. Upon arrival, authorities found Cruz had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Investigators initially considered the possibility of a homicide. However, subsequent evidence suggested that th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Obed Cruz

    Male

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2017-08-11

    17

    Obed

    Cruz

    01/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    I've been following Obed Cruz's case from the beginning, and something's been on my... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    It’s been over six years, and the mystery behind Obed Cruz’s tragic death remains unresolved. My... ...Read More
    07/06/2023
    Has anyone else been following the Obed Cruz case out of Albuquerque? I can't stop thinking about ho... ...Read More
    06/19/2023
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