Chimayo, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau were called to investigate a homicide that occurred at a residence in Chimayo.
The investigation began on May 14, 2024, when New Mexico State Police officers were executing a felony warrant on County Road 86 for Christopher Serrano (41). His charges included multiple aggravated battery on a household member to include great bodily harm by strangulation, kidnapping, criminal sexual contact, and interference with communications from a previous incident that had occurred on May 7, 2024.
Upon arrival at the residence, officers observed a deceased male lying face down with apparent trauma to his body. Believing a noise was heard inside the residence, a perimeter was set up around the residence, and the NMSP Tactical Team arrived to clear the residence. No one was located inside.
The deceased male was later positively identified as Christopher Serrano. This case remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.
