MASSACRE: Las Cruces Bowling Alley

In 1990, seven people were ambushed by gunmen in the back off office of bowling alley and shot execution style. Three survived. Four lost their lives. The search for justice continues to this day.

The victims who survived the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre; Stephanie Senac, Melissa Repass, and Ida Holguin … and those who died that day; Amy Hauser, Steven Teran, Paula Holguin, and Valerie Teran

Photos of the bowling alley office after the fire had been extinguished. 

Exterior footage after the massacre  

Ron at the reopening of Las Cruces Bowl

Sketch composites of the offenders

Anyone with information about the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or send a text message to 274637.

Resources

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