Mom Learns Her Teen Son Involved In His Own Brother Killing
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Takeaways
- ❖Albuquerque police responded to a series of confusing 911 calls on the UNM campus, including a mother reporting her son, John Fuentes, was high and hallucinating on a rooftop.
- ❖Officers also investigated reports of a shirtless man with a gun and shattered windows, initially dismissing some calls as pranks.
- ❖A blood trail led police to Mesa Vista Hall and eventually to a dorm room in Casas del Rio Himes Building.
- ❖Inside the dorm, 14-year-old Michael LeMoyne was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
- ❖The shooter, John Fuentes, was under the influence of acid and cocaine, which he claimed he was peer-pressured into taking.
- ❖CCTV footage showed Fuentes' erratic behavior, including pointing a gun at a car, breaking windows, and running across campus partially clothed.
- ❖Michael's half-brother, Zion Mira, and Daniel Archuleta, were present during the shooting and fled, later returning to retrieve a backpack.
- ❖Zion Mira was found to be dealing drugs (including supplying Michael) and stolen guns, including the weapon used in the murder.
- ❖Zion and Daniel initially provided false information to police and were charged with tampering with evidence, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and drug possession.
- ❖John Fuentes was charged with second-degree murder and other related offenses.
Insights
1Overlapping Incidents and Initial Police Confusion
Police responded to multiple, seemingly unrelated calls on the UNM campus within a short timeframe. These included a mother reporting her son, John Fuentes, was high and hallucinating on a rooftop (00:00:42), and a student reporting a shirtless man with a firearm (00:02:30). The calls were initially canceled or dismissed as pranks due to changing stories or lack of immediate evidence, delaying the discovery of the actual crime.
Officers initially canceled the call about John Fuentes after searching the roof (). The report of a man with a gun was also canceled when the caller changed his story (). An officer commented on 'crazy prank calls all night' ().
2John Fuentes' Drug-Induced Psychosis and Erratic Behavior
John Fuentes, the eventual shooter, was heavily intoxicated on acid and cocaine, leading to severe hallucinations and paranoia. His actions, such as breaking three windows on Mesa Vista Hall (00:22:27) and running across campus in his underwear (00:22:48), were a direct result of his drug-induced state. He believed he was being pursued and sought help from police, even pointing a gun at a car in an attempt to get attention.
John told detectives he was peer-pressured into taking acid and cocaine, blacked out, and woke up on a roof, hallucinating and calling for help (). He described breaking windows, thinking someone would 'blast' him (), and pointing a gun at people in a parking lot to get police attention ().
3Zion Mira's Involvement in Drug and Gun Dealing
Michael LeMoyne's half-brother, Zion Mira, was not merely a witness but a central figure in the illicit activities. He brought the gun and drugs to the dorm room (00:37:25) and had been supplying Michael with drugs to sell at school for months (00:38:04). Zion also dealt in stolen firearms, including the Glock 19 used in the shooting (00:37:48).
Detectives found a video on Zion's phone showing him trying to sell the murder weapon to John Fuentes (). Recovered messages revealed Zion had been supplying Michael with drugs to sell at school ().
4Cover-Up and Delayed Reporting by Witnesses
Zion Mira and Daniel Archuleta, who were present during the shooting, fled the scene immediately after Michael was shot. They did not call the police. Instead, they returned to the dorm room 20 minutes later to retrieve a backpack (00:25:05), and Zion subsequently lied to detectives about the events and Michael's status.
CCTV footage showed Zion and Daniel fleeing immediately after the shooting and returning 20 minutes later for a backpack (). Detectives noted neither of them called the police () and Zion denied seeing Michael hit, despite returning to the room (, ).
Lessons
- Report suspicious activity or emergencies to authorities immediately, even if details are unclear, to prevent escalation and ensure timely response.
- Educate yourself and others on the severe risks of drug abuse, especially mixing substances like acid and cocaine, which can lead to psychosis, violence, and tragic outcomes.
- Be aware of the signs of drug dealing and illegal gun possession among peers or family members, and understand the legal and personal dangers associated with such activities.
- Prioritize honesty and cooperation with law enforcement in critical situations; withholding information or tampering with evidence can lead to severe legal consequences and hinder justice.
Quotes
"Zion was the one who brought the gun to the room. It was him who brought drugs to the room."
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