Albuquerque police arrested a man for allegedly killing a tenant and burying his body, KOAT reports.
The Albuquerque Police Department identified the suspect as 33-year-old Jonah Jeter and charged him in connection with the August murder of 52-year-old Robert Debeary, according to KOAT.
In a report, the news outlet said authorities alleged that Jeter shot Debeary to death on August 12, 2026. He allegedly buried him in the yard of a home in the 200 block of Alcazar Street NE, near Central Avenue and Louisiana Boulevard, police said.
Advertisement
The victim’s family reported him missing in August after they last heard from him on August 11. Homicide detectives took over the probe after an anonymous tip linked Jeter to Debeary’s disappearance, KOAT reported.
In October, investigators obtained search warrants for Jeter’s home and car in Northeast Albuquerque. Police arrested the suspect after finding stolen firearms inside his vehicle.
According to KOAT, detectives then searched Jeter’s rental property on Alcazar Street, where Debeary and other tenants lived. On October 27, investigators discovered human remains buried about two feet underground in a small section of the yard.
An autopsy confirmed the remains belonged to Debeary and found that he had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, the news outlet said.
What's Next
According to KOAT, detectives continued investigating Debeary’s death and charged Jeter with an open count of murder, three counts of tampering with evidence, and aggravated burglary. Authorities booked the suspect into the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he remains in custody.
Why It Matters
The case highlights the importance of prioritizing your personal safety when looking for rental housing. As a prospective tenant, you can take precautions by researching properties, verifying rental arrangements, and staying alert to possible warning signs. However, Jeter remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
About This Story
Daily Reports is Brant.One's news roundup. Each day we gather the New Mexico stories worth knowing from newsrooms across the state, sum them up and point you to the source. This one comes from KOAT's reporting, and their original story has the interviews and full details.
