Today is Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Investigators say each time the West Mesa serial killer case hits the news or is the topic of a podcast or TV show, new tips come in. The bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found in 2009, buried in the then-vacant lot on Albuquerque’s Westside.
So after we learned a movie had been released about the investigation — loosely based on real events and starring Mel Gibson and the rapper known as 50 Cent — reporter Rodd Cayton reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department to find out:
- What have the victims’ families told investigators about how they feel about the movie?
- How does a work of fiction like this impact the investigation?
- Has Chief Harold Medina seen the movie and what does he think?
We were following the news from an hour north on the special session — until it abruptly ended without legislators considering any of the governor’s public safety bills. We have stories from our media partners who were camping out in the Roundhouse.
We are also glued to reading about the Republican National Convention — where Donald Trump is expected to take the stage tonight — and the White House — where a growing number of Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to reconsider his run.
How does a movie about ABQ’s infamous serial killer case impact the investigation?
Q & A with the Albuquerque Police Department about Boneyard
By Rodd Cayton
It’s the state’s most notorious serial killer case — in 2009, the bodies of 11 women and teenagers were found buried on the West Mesa. This month, a new movie has pushed the case back into the spotlight. City Desk ABQ reached out to the Albuquerque Police Department about the investigation and the possible impact […]
When you need help — whether for emergency service or when it is time to upgrade from your old swamp cooler to high-efficiency A/C — be sure you are on the lookout for deals that are too good to be true. They usually are. Scammers use hot weather to pitch unnecessary service or overpriced equipment on people desperate to beat the heat. Always check for a State License Number, see customer reviews in reputable sites like HomeAdvisor by Angi or Google Reviews that screen businesses and verify customer reviews, and never pay someone who insists on cash-only payment. Don’t let a scammer take advantage of you when you need help the most. This sponsored message is a reminder is from Kidzz Mechanical, a NM-licensed local firm with more than 300 5-Star service reviews.
Other local headlines…
New APS superintendent announced changing goals
Just ahead of the school year, the district’s board went over future benchmarks
By Rodd Cayton
LFC: Bernalillo County violent crime mostly flat from 2017 high
Analysts recommended continued investments in treatments for drug abuse, mental health and addressing poverty to reduce crime
By Source NM
What else we are reading…
Trump, in highly personal speech, will accept GOP nomination again days after assassination attempt
Rally shooter had photos of Trump, Biden and other US officials on his phone, AP sources say
Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
Sponsored Content
From Research to Clinical Practice: Applying Lessons Learned from Long COVID Study
Submitted by UNM Health
Did you know? Unlike big national chain newspapers or other outlets that rely on national ads, 100% of City Desk’s journalists and online tools (like this email) are paid for by the sponsors you see online and readers who want in-depth journalism focused on making our city the best is can be.
Whether you can spare $100, $50 or $25 one-time, or $2 a week, your support adds up to great journalism by and for the Duke City we all love. Become a supporter now.