A woman is facing federal charges for murdering her two young children on the Isleta Pueblo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Mariah Zuni, 32, of Isleta Village, appeared in federal court for an initial appearance today and will remain in temporary custody pending a detention hearing, which is scheduled for March 27, 2024.
The criminal complaint alleges that on March 21, 2024, Zuni used a bread knife to slit the throats of her 5-year-old son and 9-month-old son in their residence located in Isleta Pueblo.
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If convicted of the current charges, Zuni faces life in prison.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, Uballez, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The FBI Albuquerque Field Office is investigating this case with assistance from the Isleta Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin L. Dillon is prosecuting the case.
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