Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced several updates on homicide cases in Albuquerque through a series of posts on his official Twitter account. The tweets, posted between August 13 and August 14, 2025, detail developments in three separate murder cases currently being prosecuted by his office.
On August 13, Bregman reported that "Man Stops Trial- Pleads Guilty Mid-Trial to Murder-for-Hire Killing in Northeast Albuquerque BACKGROUND- In the middle of his trial today, Martin Trujillo pleaded guilty to first-degree willful and deliberate murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Trujillo hired a". This update reflects a significant turn during the court proceedings for Martin Trujillo, who admitted guilt before the trial concluded.
The following day, Bregman provided information regarding a juvenile defendant: "15-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH FIRST-DEGREE MURDER — TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY. THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PLANS TO TRY THE TEEN AS AN ADULT. BACKGROUND: July 2, 2025, investigators say the teen fatally shot Frank Howard during a violent crime spree that began in". According to the post dated August 14, 2025, prosecutors intend to seek adult charges against the teenager accused of killing Frank Howard.
Later on August 14, another case was highlighted involving an alleged shooting of an Uber driver: "MAN CHARGED WITH SHOOTING AND KILLING UBER DRIVER — DETAINED SUSPECT ALSO FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGES IN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OF 7-YEAR-OLD CHILD Today, a judge ruled that Sheliky Sanchez will remain in custody as his case moves through the judicial process. Investigators say last". The tweet notes that Sheliky Sanchez remains detained as he faces charges not only for murder but also for aggravated assault involving a child.
These announcements come amid ongoing efforts by Bernalillo County authorities to address violent crime in Albuquerque. The district attorney's office has previously emphasized its focus on prosecuting serious offenses and pursuing adult charges when warranted by the circumstances of juvenile cases.
