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Teenage girl arrested for murder after Snapchat ransom scheme turned fatal

Anna Bella Dukes

Anna Bella Dukes is facing charges that include murder, kidnapping, robbery, and conspiracy. (Albuquerque Police Department)

January 26, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A teenage girl in New Mexico was taken into custody and is facing a murder charge after a Snapchat-fueled hostage scheme ended with the would-be ransom payer shot and killed, according to police.

Anna Bella Dukes, 18, was arrested Monday for her role in the February 2021 murder of former correctional officer Elias Otero, 24, Albuquerque police announced on Twitter.

Anna Bella Dukes has been arrested for the February 2021 murder of Elias Otero pic.twitter.com/qtfyJGY8oF

— Albuquerque Police Department (@ABQPOLICE) January 24, 2022

Dukes is accused of using Snapchat to communicate with Otero’s brother, Nicholas, before luring him to a personal meeting at Alvarado Park. As he arrived at the location, three armed men — including her boyfriend — were waiting, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

The group of thieves robbed Nicholas of cash and jewelry before bringing him to his brother’s home. Upon arrival at Elias’ residence, they demanded cash in exchange for the safe return of Nicholas, KOB 4 reported.

Elias exited his home and confronted the crew. When he threatened to shoot the hostage-takers, the clash turned deadly. A suspect described as Dukes’ boyfriend, Adrian Avila, 17, opened fire and killed Elias, according to law enforcement authorities, the New York Post reported.

Selfie of Elias Otero.Elias Otero was shot and killed when the confrontation escalated. (Elias Otero/Facebook)

Consequently, Dukes is facing several charges, which includes murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, conspiracy, and evidence tampering.

Anna Bella Dukes, 18, was arrested Monday.Anna Bella Dukes, 18, was arrested Monday. (Albuquerque Police Department)

Avila is facing the same charges as Dukes. He surrendered to police in last month, KRQE reported.

Adrian Avila
Adrian Avila (Booking photo via KRQE)

There were no details provided regarding the additional two suspects or what charges they are facing. Furthermore, it was unclear where Elias Otero worked as a correctional officer.

A grieving mother, Alicia Otero, said she believes justice will be served for her son, according to KRQE.

“Every day we wish that we get justice and, you know, someone to pay for what they did to him and knowing they finally turned themselves in, it just feels good that it’s not gonna go unsolved,” she said.


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