THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT HAS AFFIRMED THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY CONVICTIONS OF MANUEL GARDNER. IN 2013 GARDNER ROBBED A JEWELRY STORE ON COORS BLVD AND KILLED AN EMPLOYEE, RICHARD GLASS, IN THE PROCESS. THE CRIMES WERE CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.
THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE SAYS GARDNER GOT AWAY WITH 18 HUNDRED DOLLARS AND SPENT IT ON HEROIN. HE GOT A LIFE PRISON SENTENCE.
