New Mexico woman found dead, husband is arrested in Kansas
A missing New Mexico woman has been found dead and her husband has been arrested in Kansas in connection with the case, according to authorities.
By News Channel NebraskaTOME, N.M. (AP) — A missing New Mexico woman has been found dead and her husband has been arrested in Kansas in connection with the case, according to authorities.
Valencia County Sheriff’s officials say 37-year-old Karla Aguilera of Tome was reported missing by family members on Sept. 6.
Torrance County officials said a body was found Wednesday near the Mountainair and Highway 60 area and an autopsy confirmed it was Aguilera.
An arrest warrant was issued for 50-year-old Rosalio Aguilera-Gamboa and authorities said he was arrested Saturday about 440 miles (708 kilometers) away in Garden City, Kansas.
It was unclear Sunday if Aguilera-Gamboa has a lawyer yet who can speak on his behalf.
Valencia County authorities were expected to release more information about the case at a news conference Monday.