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Amber Hava

Case from Taos, NM dated Jul 11, 2014

Victim Details

Amber Hava

Female

White / Caucasian

Taos

NM

2014-07-11

38

Amber

Hava

07/06/2026

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Amber Hava, a 38-year-old resident of Taos, New Mexico, lost her life to gun violence on July 11, 2014. The incident led to a significant investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.

The primary suspect in Amber Hava's death is Mikolai 'Mick' Sopyn, who was 62 years old at the time of the incident. Sopyn was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with Hava's death.

The investigation and subsequent trial of Mick Sopyn were closely followed by ...
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  • The Taos News: Victim named, suspect charged in fatal shooting south of Taos
  • KRQE News 13: Man charged in fatal Taos shooting
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