Elizabeth Ortiz-ChavezNew Mexico mother pleads guilty to killing her daughter's boyfriend Joshua Ruizafter leaving her teenage son, Angelo Baldonadotake the blame for the murder.

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Here's what supposedly happened between now and then Elizabeth Ortiz-Chavez, her daughter's boyfriend Josue Ruiz and her teenage son Angelo Baldonado

according to KRQE NewsIn March 2022, he allegedly took part in a fight with Baldonado Ruiz. Also, the incident reportedly happened behind Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque. Per Law and CrimeOrtiz-Chavez allegedly orchestrated the incident between her son and the 16-year-old after her pregnant daughter reported being hit by Ruiz.

In the end, the 16-year-old was shot dead.

Baldonado — who was said to be the same age — was initially charged with first-degree murder in 2023. PEOPLE.

The jail call allegedly showed that Ortiz-Chavez wanted to confess to killing Ruiz. However, Baldonado insisted that he did not. Prosecutors believe Ortiz-Chavez initially let his son take the fall for the murder because he was a minor and would receive a less severe sentence.

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However, in March 2023, Baldonado's brother allegedly sent a message to a woman on Facebook saying that his "brother... was not 'telling' his mother". Law and Crime.

"I have an older brother locked up for him," Baldonado's brother allegedly told the woman. “... I hate him for what he did. She deserves to be home with her daughter. He'll never know because he's a selfish whore."

At that point, the woman came forward and shared the information with the police. Ortiz-Chavez was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement. Per KRQE NewsHe pleaded guilty on Wednesday, January 15.

Law and Crime The New Mexico mother could face up to 18 years in prison, it has been reported. Meanwhile, Baldonado's charges have been upgraded to "conspiracy to commit first degree murder and felony assault." PEOPLE He added that he will be behind bars until he turns 21.

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Ortiz-Chavez's shocking incident is not the only one that has made headlines. Ass Shadow Room It was previously reported that earlier this month, Simon Vickers was accused of stabbing his 14-year-old daughter to death while they were in the kitchen.

The incident reportedly took place in July 2024 and left Vickers' daughter, Scarlett, with an 11cm deep gash.

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