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Justin Butler, 32, was found dead from a gunshot wound on September 15, 2015 near Tijeras, New Mexico. He was discovered alongside his companion, Darla Watrous, who also sustained a gunshot wound but survived. Watrous told investigators the pair — described as high school sweethearts — had gone camping intending a mutual suicide pact. Watrous, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a firearm at the scene; she was charged with firearm possession by a felon and faced up to 1.5 years in prison if convicted.

No charges were filed against Watrous directly for Butler’s death. A subsequent search of Butler’s Albuquerque residence turned up explosive materials; the bomb squad was called and nearby streets were temporarily closed while they were assessed. Investigators reported Butler had been experimenting with the materials and found no evidence he was planning attacks, and no charges were brought over the explosives.

Does anyone have information about Butler or Watrous, or remember the camping area near Tijeras in mid-September 2015?