Three people face charges in connection to a murder in Las Vegas, New Mexico
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According to the arrest affidavits, New Mexico State Police responded to reports of a burned vehicle in rural San Miguel County on June 10. At the scene, officers discovered human remains in the trunk and on the ground nearby. Investigators determined the car belonged to Hayden Alter, who had been reported missing on May 21. NMSP says Alter's family told them he was living in a rehab center in Albuquerque and had taken a trip to Las Vegas on May 16, but had stopped contacting family a few days later.
A witness told investigators he had been picked up by Eversole, Montoya and Alter around midnight on the night of May 19. The witness said they went to hang out at the home of Meza. When they arrived, the witness said Meza accused Alter of being a cop, then punched him before a shot rang out. The witness said they didn't see the shooting, but did see Eversole pointing a gun at Alter, who had been shot in the head.
The witness told police they saw Eversole and Montoya move Alter's body into his own car, before driving away. The next day, Eversole told the witness he had burned everything and no one would find the body. The witness also claimed Meza threatened them with a gun and said not to talk about what happened. Eversole is facing charges including murder and arson. Montoya faces charges for conspiracy and tampering with evidence. Meza is facing charges for intimidation of a witness.
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