New Mexico
Violent brute allegedly shot parents, teen sister and family dog to death — and dragged their corpses to ravine to ‘bury them’
A violent brute shot his parents, teen sister and family dog to death – and dragged their corpses to a ravine near his New Mexico house to “bury them,” prosecutors alleged.
Adlai Mestre, 24, was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and animal cruelty this week for the heinous killings inside his Tijeras home on Oct. 13, 2024, the Bernalillo County District Attorney announced.
Police responded to the grisly scene after reports of gunfire and found Mestre outside his home, clutching a gun and a loaded magazine, court papers obtained by McClatchy News showed.
Mestre was reportedly scrambling to clean up the carnage when cops arrived – also finding a hammer, a blood-stained meat tenderizer, along with gory drag marks and mop streaks on the floor.
The lifeless bodies of his parents, Bertha Huerta Conde, 51, and Raymundo Mestre, 46, and his 17-year-old sister, Brielle Mestre, were then discovered in a gorge near the scene of the violent massacre, prosecutors said.
“I killed them and was going to bury them,” Mestre told officers while in custody, court documents showed, the outlet reported.
The suspect allegedly told police he killed his father in the living room and his mother as she walked down the stairs – but claimed he “didn’t know” what happened to his younger sister, according to the criminal complaint.
Mestre later kicked and punched a hole through the wall of the interrogation room and briefly escaped before being recaptured, video obtained by KOB4 captured.
In April, a judge ruled the disturbed man, who has a history of mental illness, was not competent to stand trial, but reversed that decision last month, KRQE reported.
He was also charged with three counts of tampering with evidence in the triple homicide.
New Mexico’s famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park draws about 400,000 visitors each year, and is home to the largest accessible cave chamber in North America. Before or after a visit to the caves, the underrated city of Carlsbad makes a perfect base to recharge. With a peaceful setting along the Pecos River, Carlsbad entices visitors with river walks and wildlife. In the center of this metropolitan city is a rare gem: a riverfront beach park with soft sand, swimming areas, and even a small waterpark.
Formed by a dam on a portion of the Pecos River, the unique public space has an array of activities for park goers, ranging from beach volleyball to kayaking and boating. Spanning 125.6 miles, the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area provides an urban oasis for residents and visitors alike, just steps away from all the attractions and dining options in Carlsbad. For a perfect combination adventure, visitors can spend time at Lake Carlsbad, or explore a nearby golf course, zoo, and both state and national parks.
Attractions in and around the Carlsbad Recreation Area
The Carlsbad Recreation Area has something for everyone, including five miles of walking paths lined with pecan trees for a relaxing stroll while soaking in the river views. Families can gather in picnic areas with barbecue pits, or take in a game of racquetball or mini golf. There’s also a beach and pavilion, swimming areas, and boat launches for a full day spent on the water. Kids will love the playgrounds, hockey rink, and skatepark. The city-run waterpark within the recreation area has six different small waterslides, a lazy river, children’s play areas, and lounge areas for a nominal entry fee of $5.
Less than five miles from the lake park is the Living Gardens Desert Zoo and State Park, which features hiking trails with amazing views of the valley, wildlife viewing, and educational tours. There are several lodging options for visitors, including tent and RV sites or rustic cabins at the Carlsbad RV Park or camping at Brantley Lake State Park. Right in the city, the Trinity Hotel offers an elegant stay in a historic building that dates back to 1892, or the highly-rated Fiddler’s Inn provides charming accommodations and a cozy atmosphere.
To get to Carlsbad, the Cavern City Air Terminal has a small number of commercial flights to Albuquerque and Phoenix. Or, for more flight options, the El Paso International Airport is the next best option, and is about a 2.5-hour drive from Carlsbad. For further exploration of under-the-radar attractions, about 50 miles outside of Carlsbad is the breathtaking Guadalupe Mountains, which is somehow one of the least-crowded national parks.
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