Albuquerqe man pleads guilty to role in attempted armed robbery turned deadly
Joseph Montoya is one of three individuals who were arrested following the death of Brandy McManus at her home near McMahon and Unser in October 2023. APD said one of the suspects shot McManus while the other two fired at a neighbor who confronted them.
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Montoya pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence. He faces nearly three decades in the New Mexico Corrections Department.
Sentencing will take place at a later date.
Austin Wilkins and Kristopher Darling are also facing charges for the incident.
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