Man Charged in Fatal Española Blake’s Lotaburger Shooting Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Man charged in fatal Española Blake’s Lotaburger shooting pleads guilty in federal court

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The man charged with shooting and killing a Blake's Lotaburger employee in Española after a string of robberies is now admitting he did it, and he's now facing decades behind bars in federal prison. Story continues below Beyond the Forecast: How New Mexico’s winds have fueled damaging fires in the state News: Woman sentenced for driving drunk with child in vehicle and causing crash Trending: Roswell school board candida…

Española Lotaburger slaying suspect pleads guilty to federal charges in armed robberies

Ricky Martinez Jr., 34, who hasn't been charged with murder in connection with Cypress Garcia's death in 2022, could face life in prison.