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On June 1, 2006, 5-year-old Luis Albarran was one of seven family members murdered during a violent home invasion at a North Hamilton Avenue residence in Indianapolis. The victims spanned three generations: Luis; his mother, Flora Albarran, 22; his uncle, Magno Albarran, 29; his grandmother, Emma Valdez, 46; his grandmother’s partner, Alberto Covarrubias, 56; and two young uncles, Alberto Covarrubias, 11, and David Covarrubias, 8. Authorities say two men forced their way into the home because they believed, incorrectly, that a safe containing a large sum of money and drugs was inside. When Magno Albarran confronted the intruders a struggle occurred and those in the house were shot; the children were found in a bed and witnesses reported Flora pleading for her child’s life before more gunfire.

The Indianapolis Police identified Desmond Turner, 28, and James Stewart, 30, as suspects. Stewart was arrested during a traffic stop the day after the killings; Turner surrendered two days later at a fast-food restaurant. Both were charged with multiple counts including murder, felony murder, criminal confinement, and burglary. Turner was later sentenced to life without parole plus additional years after waiving a jury trial; Stewart received a lengthy prison term following conviction. Did anyone know this family or see activity at the home around June 1, 2006?