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Judge error gives accused Ruidoso Downs killer a new trial

Summary by Ruidoso News
Ted Lacoe, who was convicted in July of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting his daughter’s ex-boyfriend last year, will get another trial due to an error the judge made in jury instructions. Lacoe is accused of killing Francisco Lopez in April 2025 during a confrontation at Lacoe’s daughter’s home in Ruidoso Downs. Lacoe was charged […]

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Judge error gives accused Ruidoso Downs killer a new trial

Ted Lacoe, who was convicted in July of voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting his daughter’s ex-boyfriend last year, will get another trial due to an error the judge made in jury instructions. Lacoe is accused of killing Francisco Lopez in April 2025 during a confrontation at Lacoe’s daughter’s home in Ruidoso Downs. Lacoe was charged […]

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Ruidoso News broke the news on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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