Karl Jürisson, 64, of Albuquerque was murdered on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021. A rocket scientist by profession, he is remembered in the family as a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. The attack was described as violent and occurred while his partner, Julia Downs, was out of town.

Investigators later identified a man named Vigil as the suspect and said the crime also involved an armed robbery and a firearm enhancement. The case drew public attention in Albuquerque given the circumstances and Jürisson’s local ties.

There are still questions about the timeline and motive that led to the robbery and the murder. Anyone with information about Jürisson, his movements on June 20, 2021, or the events that night is asked to come forward.