Albuquerque teen charged with murder pleads not guilty
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — One of three local teens charged with killing a promising high school senior says he’s not guilty.
18-year-old Jada Gonzales died after getting shot at an Albuquerque house party in December.
16-year-old Isaiah Espinosa was arraigned virtually in court Monday, facing an array of charges that range from first-degree murder to tampering with evidence.
Two additional teen suspects were arrested earlier this year. Espinosa wasn’t arrested until May 16, following a violent run-in with police.
Espinosa will stay in juvenile custody pending trial for the murder of Gonzales. She has been described as a promising student who had just secured a four-year college scholarship.
16-year-old Isaiah Espinosa was arraigned virtually in court, facing an array of charges that range from first-degree murder to tampering with evidence.
Albuquerque Academy recently honored her memory by creating an artist series fund to celebrate her passion for art.