Headline: Teenager Confesses to Murdering Entire Family in New Mexico
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In a chilling turn of events, a 17-year-old boy, Diego Leyva, has confessed to killing his entire family in their home in Belén, New Mexico, located approximately 35 minutes from Albuquerque. The young Latino man, in a astonishing display of remorse or perhaps detachment, called the authorities himself to report the crime and surrender.
The gruesome discovery came to light around 3:30 AM when the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office notified state police about a disturbing call. Leyva was the one making the call, in which he calmly revealed that he had shot and killed his entire family. The operator, trying to comprehend the situation, asked, "What’s happening tonight? Is everything okay?" to which Leyva muttered, "I don’t know, something just took over me."
In the ensuing conversation, Leyva admitted to killing his parents, Leonardo Leyva, 42, and Adriana Bencomo, 35, as well as his two younger brothers, one aged 16 and the other 14. When asked about the motive behind the horrific act, Leyva could only respond with a chilling, "I don’t know, something evil just came over me… I don’t know, it just happened."
State police arrived at the scene to find four bodies inside the house, with a pistol recovered from the kitchen table. Leyva was discovered in the front yard, seemingly under the influence at the time of arrest.
The community of Belén is left grappling with this horrendous crime, as questions remain unanswered about the motive behind such a heinous act. As authorities continue their investigation, one thing is clear: this month’s crime has sent shockwaves through New Mexico and the nation, leaving many struggling to comprehend the incomprehensible.