ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico has announced its intent to seek the death penalty for a Zuni Pueblo man accused of a series of violent crimes committed against indigenous men. Labar Tsethlikai is accused of kidnapping, sexually abusing, and killing several indigenous men experiencing homelessness or addiction from 2022 to 2024.
In July of 2024, he was indicted on 11 charges for the crimes committed against six victims. In December, five more victims were uncovered, bringing the total number of charges to 17. On Friday, U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison filed notice of intent to seek the death penalty in his case.
The FBI is still investigating Tsethlikai and says that anyone who believes they or someone else may be a victim can submit a tip on the FBI website.
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