ROSWELL, N.M. – New Mexico authorities have issued an arrest warrant accusing a 32-year-old Roswell man of first-degree murder in the death of the mother of their now-missing young son.
Jorge Rico-Ruvira is sought in the homicide of 27-year-old Isela Mauricio-Sanchez, Roswell police said.
Mauricio-Sanchez was found dead Tuesday at her home, and police said the boy was believed to be with Rico-Ruvira and possibly headed to Mexico.
The New Mexico State Police said the boy is missing and believed to be in danger.
Authorities said the pair were believed to be traveling in a 2003 maroon GMC Yukon SUV with a turquoise New Mexico license plate MNF231.
Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Roswell Police Department or call 911.
