John J. Bustate

Death by Force

On March 16, 2016, a tragic and violent incident occurred in Portales, New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of 39-year-old John Jesse Bustamante and 31-year-old Christina Winters-Griffin. The bodies of the two victims were discovered inside a house that was engulfed in flames at 917 N Avenue J. Upon investigation, it was determined that both victims had suffered gunshot wounds to the head, indicating a premeditated and violent act.

The incident was investigated by the Major Crimes Unit, an ...Read More

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