Friday, June 04, 2010

Agua Prieta officials help search for man who killed Rob Krentz

Did the man who shot and killed a Douglas rancher flee to Agua Prieta? Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever says yes, but Agua Prieta officials say no. Agua Prieta police released to News 4 a crime scene photo showing footprints. It's widely believed the footprints belong to the man who killed Rob Krentz back in March. Cochise County detectives say the tracks led south into Agua Prieta. In April, a picture of Armando Chacon Gonzales, also known as Alejandro Chavez Vazquez, was released by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department as an investigative lead in the homicide. They say he is a suspect in several burglaries. Agua Prieta police have been looking for him. Vicente Teran, mayor of the border city, says, "Nobody knows him. He's never been here, and I'm pretty sure he's not here." Teran, a rancher himself, desperately wants to help U.S. authorities. He says he would be the happiest mayor around if he could turn over the suspected killer. Less than 24 hours after the murder, they began their investigation and questioned over 100 people at the police department. Alfonso Novoa, the police chief, says they have searched records, archives, and are even offering a $10,000 reward for information on the man who murdered Rob Krentz...more

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