Murder case against Santa Fe man dismissed

Murder case against Santa Fe man dismissed

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Santa Fe man who was facing murder charges is now back on the street. Joseph Lopez was accused of shooting 28-year-old Pedro Cardoso last month. Lopez initially told police he was visiting his brother in a field when he was attacked by three men. He claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Proposed crematorium on Santa Fe’s south side draws pushback According to court documents, the judge said the State failed …

Judge dismisses Santa Fe murder case, saying DA's Office failed to share evidence

The judge referred to a communication breakdown between prosecutors and investigating agencies as a "perennial problem."