Kelly Heath, 46, of Aztec, New Mexico, was shot and killed outside a residence on English Road in the early morning of October 21, 2024. Family described her as a loving mother of three and a proud grandmother to three; investigators say Heath’s killing was related to domestic violence.

Events began around 3:52 a.m. in Farmington when deputies encountered 35-year-old Andrew Whittenberg after an alleged attempted break-in. Officers, reporting he appeared under the influence and armed with a knife, drove him to a local mall. At about 5:12 a.m. Whittenberg reportedly broke into a home on Kayenta Drive, stole an AR-15 style rifle, and fled on foot. He then went to the English Road residence and shot Heath; her body was found in the yard. Authorities say Whittenberg later shot and killed 25-year-old Brent Francis at a business on Herrera Road, discarded the rifle, and was taken into custody on East Main Street.

Charges announced include two counts of first-degree murder plus aggravated burglary, larceny of a firearm, and tampering with evidence. If anyone knew Kelly or has information about her life or the events that morning, please share what can help the ongoing record.