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Official communications from the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office
SANTA FE JURY CONVICTS JOSEPH JONES OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE IN THE RETRIAL OF STATE V. JOSEPH M JONES
A Santa Fe jury found Joseph Jones guilty of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Burglary, and Tampering with Evidence in connection with the July 30, 2018, shooting death of Robert Romero. The verdict marks the second jury conviction in the case after retrial.
Read Full ReleaseSANTA FE JURY CONVICTS JOSEPH JONES OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE IN THE RETRIAL OF STATE V. JOSEPH M JONES
A Santa Fe jury again returned a guilty verdict against Joseph Jones for the murder of Robert Romero following retrial in one of the district’s most closely watched homicide cases.
Read MoreDeputy District Attorney Haley W. Murphy Discusses Challenges of Prosecuting Sexual Assault in New Mexico
Deputy District Attorney Haley W. Murphy recently appeared on New Mexico News Insiders to discuss one of the most complex challenges facing prosecutors today — sexual assault cases in New Mexico.
Read MoreADA Samuel D. Jandt Nominated for 2025 MADD New Mexico Honoring Heroes Banquet — Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor
The FJDA is proud to announce ADA Samuel D. Jandt’s nomination for the 2025 MADD New Mexico Honoring Heroes Banquet Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor award.
Read MoreState v. Cory Christine Johnson
A District Court Judge sentenced Cory Christine Johnson to thirty years on two counts of vehicular homicide by DWI — a landmark result for justice and public safety.
Read MoreState v. Edgar Robles Escudero
Jury convicts Edgar Robles Escudero of First-Degree Murder (D-101-CR-2023-00189). A Santa Fe jury returned a guilty verdict following trial.
Read MoreState v. Frankie Marquez
Following a four-day trial, a Santa Fe County jury convicted Frankie Marquez — a conviction that reflects our office’s commitment to holding violent offenders accountable.
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