On August 11, 2014, 20-year-old Dennis 'DeSean' Minner, a resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, tragically lost his life in Hobbs, New Mexico. Born on November 25, 1993, in Carlsbad to Dennis and Elizabeth Minner, DeSean was a father to his young son, DeSean Minner Jr., and a companion to LeeAnn Valdez. He was also a brother to Jazzery Granger, Shastady, Niliah, Nialli, and Niziah Minner, and a cherished member of a large extended family.
The circumstances surrounding DeSean's death were marked by violence. According to Crime Stoppers of Eddy County, the incident occurred at the intersection of 8th Street and Lea Street in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and involved another victim, Alex Garcia.
Despite the passage of time, information regarding any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with DeSean Minner's death remains scarce. Public records and available sources do not provide details about any individuals apprehended or charged in relation to this case. The lack of updates suggests that the investigation may still be open, with authorities potentially seeking further information to resolve the case.
The Minner family has faced multiple tragedies over the years. In addition to DeSean's untimely passing, his cousin, Anthony 'Wizard' Minner, born on August 14, 1978, in Carlsbad, died on January 27, 2005, at the age of 26. Furthermore, DeSean's grandmother, Christine Hernandez Minner, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 87.
The community continues to remember DeSean and the Minner family, hoping for justice and closure regarding the unresolved circumstances of his death.
