N.M. man convicted of killing woman playing Pokémon Go after she witnessed robbery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (TCD) — A person serving life in jail for killing a highschool pupil has been convicted of fatally taking pictures a 21-year-old lady who was taking part in Pokémon Go at a park.

In response to a information launch from the New Mexico Division of Justice, on Feb. 29, a jury discovered Izaiah Garcia responsible of first-degree homicide, wicked thoughts homicide, taking pictures at a motorcar, armed theft, assault with intent to commit a violent felony, tampering with proof, baby abuse, and conspiracy in reference to the 2019 dying of Cayla Campos. Garcia can be sentenced at a later date and faces as much as life in jail with an extra 23 years for his crimes.

In 2019, Campos and her boyfriend have been taking part in Pokémon Go at Bianchetti Park after they noticed Garcia try to rob three youngsters at gunpoint. Campos reportedly tried to drive away from the scene. In response to the division of justice, Garcia chased Campos on foot after which shot at her automobile, putting her as she sped away. She was transported to the College of New Mexico Hospital, the place she was pronounced lifeless.

In response to KRQE-TV, following the ruling, Campos’ father mentioned, “We’re extraordinarily pleased with the decision at this time, though nothing is ever going to carry Cayla again. We all know that. A minimum of she’s received her slice of justice now.”

In March 2023, a decide beforehand sentenced Garcia to life in jail for a separate crime during which he fatally shot Sandia Excessive College pupil Sean Markey at a homecoming get together in 2019. Nonetheless, Markey was reportedly not the supposed sufferer.

Whereas he was in custody, Garcia additionally allegedly stabbed a fellow inmate in April 2021. The case is pending trial.

Lawyer Basic Raúl Torrez mentioned, “I’m extraordinarily pleased with the truth that we have been capable of safe justice for Cayla’s household, however I additionally know that nothing we achieved within the courtroom will ever heal their ache or substitute the loss to our neighborhood.”

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