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Albuquerque police recover vehicle in Texas murder investigation

Albuquerque Police Department detectives found a stolen white SUV with Texas plates during an anti-crime operation at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The vehicle is tied to a Texas homicide and missing person investigation involving Richard Pastor Perez, who is suspected of killing his estranged wife. An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for Perez by Denton authorities.

Where
Denton, Denton County
When
Oct. 13, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Denton

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Richard Pastor Perezsuspect in killing his estranged wife
  • Marjulin Daiuru Briceño Arrietaalleged victim
  • Albuquerque Police Departmentlocated vehicle and assisted Denton Police
  • Denton Police Departmentinvestigating homicide and missing person case
  • FBI Dallasseeking public help in locating suspect

The facts

  • Albuquerque Police Auto Theft detectives found a white SUV with stolen Texas plates at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.1
  • Richard Pastor Perez, 49, is suspected of killing his estranged wife, Marjulin Daiuru Briceño Arrieta, 42.1
  • An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for Perez by Denton authorities.1
  • Security surveillance footage showed a man parking the vehicle and walking away, identified as Perez.1
  • The vehicle was processed at APD's Crime Lab for potential evidence related to the homicide and missing person investigation.1
  • Perez's whereabouts remain unknown.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Albuquerque Police Department Perez could still be in the Albuquerque area and is considered armed and dangerous.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • APD assists Denton Police in Locating vehicle tied to Texas homicide investigation

    KOAT

  • Albuquerque police recover vehicle tied to Texas homicide case

    KRQE

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. APD assists Denton Police in Locating vehicle tied to Texas homicide investigation KOAT Not rated, October 13, 2026
  2. Albuquerque police recover vehicle tied to Texas homicide case KRQE Not rated, October 13, 2026

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