Allister Quintana, 26, Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison for Second-Degree Murder in New Mexico

A 26-year-old man from the Jicarilla Apache Tribe has been handed a harsh sentence for a brutal crime. Allister Quintana was sentenced to 33 years and nine months in prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country.

According to the court records, the murder took place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, on the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation. The victim, identified as John Doe, was restrained and confined in a closet, resulting in his death.

Quintana had pleaded guilty to the crime on January 22, 2020. In his plea agreement, he admitted to his role in the crime and accepted responsibility for his actions.

The sentence was handed down by a federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon his release from prison, Quintana will be subject to five years of supervised release.

The investigation into the crime was conducted by the Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, with assistance from the Jicarilla Apache Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph Spindle and Frederick Mendenhall prosecuted the case.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of violence in our communities. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

As we reflect on the gravity of this crime, we must also acknowledge the tireless efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of this case.

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