A NEW MEXICO WOMAN WILL NOT GO ON TRIAL FOR MURDER AND EMBEZZLEMENT. THE LAS VEGAS OPTIC REPORTS THAT 54 YEAR OLD RUTH RIVERA TOOK HER OWN LIFE ON THE DAY SHE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE IN COURT FOR A PRE-TRIAL HEARING.
RIVERA WAS ACCUSED OF KILLING HER FATHER-IN-LAW, 81 YEAR OLD ARTHUR RIVERA…AND TRYING TO STEAL AROUND 85-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM HIS BANK ACCOUNT. AUTHORITIES SAY RIVERA WAS ON HOUSE ARREST WHEN SHE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
