In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the second-degree murder case against former Las Cruces Police Department officer Christopher Smelser. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News public safety reporter Justin Garcia to discuss the case.
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The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 18: Amelia Baca
This week, we’re talking about the shooting of 75-year-old Amelia Baca by an officer from the Las Cruces Police Department. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News Reporter Justin Garcia to discuss the case — and what we know so far.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 9: Josh Dunne
Josh Dunne was shot and killed by Las Cruces police on Dec. 2, 2016. A Marine veteran who suffered from PTSD, Dunne's life, death and legacy left a mark. This week, we talk to Sun-News reporter Justin Garcia and Josh’s widow, Melanie, about that fateful day.