Photo: Crime Stoppers
Two New Mexico teens were found dead weeks after authorities were notified of a video circulating on social media that appeared to show the pair being beaten.
The bodies of Collin Romero, 15, and 14-year-old Ahmed Lateef were found buried over the weekend, the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office announced Dec. 31, according to local stationsKOATandKRQE.
Police believe the teens were allegedly part of adrug deal gone wrong,according to Crime Stoppers.
She told local station KOAT that a friend of Collin’s called her, saying he was worried for Collin after he went to buy marijuana from a friend and never returned.
“There were broken bones, and they were being pistol-whipped repeatedly, and in the back seat of the vehicle they were unconscious,” Collin’s mother said of the video.
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“It was a very violent scene and we are looking and waiting for the Office of the Medical Investigator to determine the cause in the matter of death,” Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Keith Elder told KOAT.
At the time of his death, Ahmed had a felony warrant for his arrest and was an alleged “absconder of the law,” according to Crime Stoppers.
During the holiday week, dozens of volunteers searched the area.
“I had so many plans for this Christmas,” Collin’s mom told KOAT. “This was the first Christmas I could really afford to do a lot. I had the Christmas tree up and lights, my son always wanted me to do stuff like that but, money was always an issue. This is the first time it wasn’t and he doesn’t get to see any of it.”
“We’re really asking for the younger community to take this seriously,” Collin’s momtold KOB4.
Anything with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 505-843-STOP.
source: people.com
