Jury Deadlock Declares Mistrial in High-Stakes Murder Case Involving Teen’s Release
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A mistrial has been declared in the case of Isaiah Taylor, who has been in custody for nearly two years. Taylor was one of two teenagers charged in the death of Nicodemus “Nico” Gonzales at a house party in Las Cruces. The jury deliberated for five hours but could not reach a consensus on the charges, including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and aggravated assault. The trial concluded with closing arguments in a 3rd Judicial District courtroom. District Judge Richard Jacquez asked the jury if further deliberations would lead to a verdict, but … Read more