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Case Description
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On January 29, 2012, Michael Evans, a 24-year-old security guard from Artesia, New Mexico, was fatally shot in a tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of the morning. The events leading to his death were captured in part by surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.
The suspect in this case is Bobby Smith, also 24 years old and a resident of Artesia. According to the investigation, Smith allegedly approached Evans' vehicle after failing to sneak up on him. Surveillance foota ...Read More
The suspect in this case is Bobby Smith, also 24 years old and a resident of Artesia. According to the investigation, Smith allegedly approached Evans' vehicle after failing to sneak up on him. Surveillance foota ...Read More
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Michael K. Evans
Male
Artesia
NM
2012-01-29
24
Michael
K. Evans
11/07/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find the timeline of events surrounding Bobby Smith's arrest a bit puzzling? I mean... ...Read More
11/14/2024
11/14/2024
I came across a piece of information in the case that I think deserves more attention. Apparently, M... ...Read More
07/20/2024
07/20/2024
I'm really struck by how significant the surveillance footage turned out to be in this case. It's ch... ...Read More
09/02/2023
09/02/2023
