Samuel Cordero, 60, was found dead at Ragle Park in Santa Fe on August 10, 2022, at about 4:37 a.m. He suffered at least one fatal gunshot wound. Cordero worked as a caregiver at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care and was remembered for his compassion and reliability.

On September 28, 2022, police arrested 16-year-old Judah Trujillo on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Trujillo was taken into custody near an apartment complex by Rufina Street and Richards Avenue. Authorities also charged Rachel Martinez, identified as Trujillo’s mother, with two counts of tampering with evidence and two counts of conspiracy to tamper with evidence; she is accused of helping dispose of Cordero’s cell phone and altering a firearm to impede the investigation.

Police have not disclosed a confirmed motive. An Assistant District Attorney suggested Trujillo may have lured Cordero through the LGBTQ dating app Grindr with the intent to rob him. Does anyone have information about Cordero, his movements that morning, or contacts who might help clarify what happened?