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Michael Kyte

Case from La Madera, NM dated Jun 15, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Kyte

Male

White / Caucasian

La Madera

NM

2017-06-15

61

Michael

Kyte

06/28/2026

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On June 15, 2017, a tragic series of events unfolded in New Mexico, resulting in the death of Michael Kyte, a 61-year-old resident of La Madera, NM. The incident was part of a broader shooting rampage that spanned several hours and covered approximately 200 miles.

The suspect in this case is identified as Damian Herrera. Following a series of violent incidents, Herrera allegedly headed north to the community of Tres Piedras, where he is accused of killing Michael Kyte. According to police ...
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  • The Mercury News: 5 fatally shot in New Mexico during suspect’s 185-mile drive
  • La Madera suspect in '17 shooting rampage arraigned in Taos
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    Has anyone else wondered why Damian Herrera specifically targeted Michael Kyte's home in Tres Piedra... ...Read More
    07/03/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the sequence of events on June 15, 2017, and how it affected everyone... ...Read More
    05/02/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the tragic events surrounding Damian Herrera's rampage, and I... ...Read More
    03/31/2023
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