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Otis Chavez

Case from Artesia, NM dated Dec 20, 2016

Victim Details

Otis Chavez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Artesia

NM

2016-12-20

22

Otis

Chavez

07/12/2026

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Otis Chavez, Jr., a 22-year-old resident of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. There is no indication from the available sources that his death was the result of a crime or involved any suspects.

Otis Chavez, Jr. was born on November 28, 1994, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Otis Chavez and Lisa Rodriguez. He was a lifelong resident of Artesia and attended Artesia High School. Professionally, he worked in the oil fields as a casing crewman. Otis was a member of Our ...
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  • KRQE News 13: Police: 1 dead, another injured in Artesia shooting
  • Otis Chavez, Jr. Obituary 2016 - Artesia - Terpening & Son Mortuary
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