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- Kidnapped baby found alive two days after her mother and another woman were found dead (newsbreak.com)
**Baby Found Safe by FBI After Tragic Abduction and Double Homicide in New Mexico**
In a heart-wrenching incident that shook the community of Clovis, New Mexico, a 10-month-old girl who was abducted has been found safe, the FBI announced today. The suspect, identified as Eleia Maria Torres, is now in custody facing charges linked to the abduction and deaths of two women.
The tragic series of events unfolded at Ned Houk Park, where the bodies of Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen, both aged 23, were discovered. The discovery of an infant car seat, a stroller, and a baby bottle at the scene of the crime painted a grim picture of the day’s events. Both women suffered fatal gunshot wounds, leaving the local community in shock and mourning the loss of the young mothers.
Amid the chaos, it was confirmed that the baby, Eleia, went missing, prompting authorities to issue an Amber Alert in a desperate bid to find her. The situation took another heartbreaking turn when the older sister of Eleia was found with a head injury and rushed to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, for urgent care.
The circumstances surrounding how Eleia was found have not been disclosed by the police, nor have they provided details regarding her condition. However, the news of her being found has brought a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy.
The fathers of the children involved have been cooperating with investigators as they work to piece together the events that led to this tragedy. The community has been left to grapple with the senseless violence that claimed the lives of two young mothers and placed innocent children in harm’s way.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, the families affected by this tragedy are in the thoughts of many, as the community comes to terms with the violence that has shattered lives.