Collin Romero, 15, was found dead on December 29, 2018, after being reported missing from Albuquerque on December 16, 2018 along with his 14-year-old friend Ahmed Lateef. Their bodies were located weeks later in a shallow grave in a remote area west of Rio Rancho. The scene was described as extremely violent; both teenagers had been tortured, beaten, and sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators linked the killings to a drug deal that went wrong. A Snapchat video showing the boys badly beaten surfaced shortly after they disappeared and became an important clue in identifying suspects. Several people were arrested in connection with the double homicide; charges included first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and tampering with evidence. Two men also admitted roles in disposing of the bodies and another man pleaded to tampering with evidence for burning the vehicle used to move the victims.

If anyone knew Collin, Ahmed, or saw them in mid-December 2018, please share what you remember.