by Albuquerque, NM – A startling double homicide in southwest Albuquerque has left the community shaken after Alexis Hernandez, 25, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. Authorities revealed that Hernandez claimed he received an encrypted message in a cockroach, directing him to kill the two men inside a home where the tragic incident occurred.
The chilling case unfolded late Friday night, raising questions about mental health, safety, and the terrifying nature of the crime.
Details of the Crime and Arrest
Responding to reports of gunfire just before 10:30 p.m., deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office found Hernandez at the front door of the residence, armed and visibly agitated. According to the arrest warrant, he was carrying a firearm on his waistband and a Marine Corps Sabre on his hip.
Hernandez allegedly confessed to the shootings, stating,
“I am in the Marines and had to do what I had to do.”
Inside the home, deputies discovered one man with apparent gunshot wounds and another with stab wounds in an attached apartment. Two young children were also inside the residence but were safely removed by authorities.
Allegations and Mental State
In interviews, Hernandez claimed to recognize the two victims, including the property owner, whom he alleged was stalking him and had installed cameras in the property’s lights. He reported experiencing auditory hallucinations of “creepy voices coming from the vents” and said he had been receiving signs that compelled him to commit the murders.
Most disturbingly, Hernandez stated he received “an encrypted message in a cockroach” instructing him to kill the property owner, who reportedly disliked cockroaches.
“He was not going to take the kids or do anything to them,”
the arrest warrant noted regarding Hernandez’s statements about the children present during the attack.
Reconstruction of the Incident
- Hernandez said he had purchased a Glock handgun for protection.
- He described being taken to a back room by the two men where he feared for his life.
- He shot the property owner in the head and the other man in the kitchen.
- Hernandez reportedly went to his vehicle to reload before returning to shoot each victim again.
- After the attack, he did not flee but stayed on the scene, walking around.
Community and Legal Implications
The case is ongoing with Hernandez held at the Metropolitan Detention Center, and it remains unclear if he has retained legal counsel. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the victims or provided further information about the children’s welfare beyond their safe removal from the home.
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This tragic event raises serious concerns about mental health and violence prevention.
For more detailed coverage, see the full report from NBC News.
What’s Next?
Authorities continue their investigation to clarify the motives and circumstances behind this harrowing crime. The community awaits justice and healing after this disturbing incident.
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