New Mexico

Human skulls found in New Mexico home closely tied to case of woman missing since 2019, officials say

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2 months ago

November 14, 2024

Human skulls found in New Mexico home closely tied to case of woman missing since 2019, officials say

Authorities in New Mexico are investigating whether the discovery of human remains, including up to 20 human skulls, in a home could be tied to a woman’s disappearance in 2019.

According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, 10-20 human skulls were found in a home in Jal after a resident reported having an “unsettling encounter” with a man while offering him a ride on Nov. 5.

The resident told police the man was “carrying two bags, made alarming statements and discarded objects from the vehicle, some of which appeared to be human bones.”

When investigators later inspected the area where the man was last located, they found bone fragments, portions of a skull and a jawbone, Telemundo New Mexico reported.

Officials then located the home where the man had been living and found more bone fragments and “10-20 human skulls” after searching the property the following day, the sheriff’s office said.

When questioned, the man told authorities someone purchased the skulls from an online source. The bone fragments are now being analyzed for potential identification.

While the man has not yet been charged with a crime, the sheriff’s office said the case could be tied to the 2019 disappearance of Angela McManes, whose last known residence was near the property searched.

“Authorities are working diligently to determine the connection between the remains and McManes, as well as other possible victims,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement.

“I know our viewers are concerned, but I can tell you, we don’t have a serial killer walking around,” the town’s sheriff, Corey Helton, told NBC affiliate KOB-TV.

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NM Gameday: Jan. 3

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30 minutes ago

January 4, 2025

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Cook scores 25, New Mexico State beats Sam Houston 75-71

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9 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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Cook scores 25, New Mexico State beats Sam Houston 75-71

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night.

Cook shot 8 of 19 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (8-6, 1-0 Conference USA). Peter Filipovity scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. Dionte Bostick shot 3 of 5 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points.

The Bearkats (7-7, 0-1) were led in scoring by Kalifa Sakho, who finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Cameron Huefner added 15 points for Sam Houston. Lamar Wilkerson also had 14 points.

New Mexico State went into the half ahead of Sam Houston 38-30. Cook put up 12 points in the half. Filipovity’s free throw with 2:29 left in the second half gave New Mexico State the lead for good at 65-64.

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Kaiser leads New Mexico State against Louisiana Tech after 29-point game

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19 hours ago

January 3, 2025

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Kaiser leads New Mexico State against Louisiana Tech after 29-point game

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New Mexico State Aggies (8-6, 1-0 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (8-4, 1-0 CUSA)

Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico State visits Louisiana Tech after Molly Kaiser scored 29 points in New Mexico State’s 79-61 victory against the Sam Houston Bearkats.

The Lady Techsters are 7-1 in home games. Louisiana Tech is fifth in the CUSA at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 61.4 points while holding opponents to 39.2% shooting.

The Aggies are 1-0 in conference games. New Mexico State is eighth in the CUSA with 12.4 assists per game led by Fanta Gassama averaging 2.8.

Louisiana Tech scores 67.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than the 65.5 New Mexico State gives up. New Mexico State averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 more makes per game than Louisiana Tech allows.

The Lady Techsters and Aggies meet Saturday for the first time in CUSA play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Paris Bradley is averaging 9.7 points for the Lady Techsters.

Kaiser is shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, while averaging 20.9 points and 1.9 steals.

LAST 10 GAMES: Lady Techsters: 6-4, averaging 67.5 points, 35.5 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 8.4 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.6 points per game.

Aggies: 5-5, averaging 64.0 points, 24.1 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 1.0 block per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.9 points.

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