In a shocking turn of events, a 30-year-old man named Shilo Aaron Oldrock has been sentenced to 35 years behind bars for committing two heinous crimes in New Mexico.
Oldrock, a member of the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, pleaded guilty to murder and voluntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two men. The chilling details of the case were revealed in a November 28 news release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico.
The gruesome events unfolded in January 2021 when Oldrock, under the influence of methamphetamine and alcohol, engaged in a drinking session with two men. During the gathering, one of the men became involved in a physical altercation with another. Tragically, instead of seeking assistance for the injured individual, Oldrock made a horrifying decision to "finish off" the man.
Prosecutors described how Oldrock mercilessly struck the victim with a metal iron and then proceeded to dispose of the body by burning it in a barrel. The victim's family, alarmed by his sudden disappearance, alerted the authorities. They discovered his abandoned car, prompting them to report him missing. The victim's name was added to the FBI's List of Native Americans Verified as Missing Throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation.
Driven by paranoia, Oldrock targeted the second man eight months later. In a brutal act of violence, he stabbed the man 22 times, leaving him with no chance of survival. The savagery didn't end there. Oldrock decapitated the victim and attempted to conceal the crime by placing the head inside a wood stove.
Investigators meticulously pieced together the evidence, leading to Oldrock's arrest. During questioning, he confessed to committing both murders outside the Navajo Nation's jurisdiction in New Mexico.
Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, commended the collaborative efforts of the FBI, Navajo Nation Criminal Investigators, and the United States Attorney's Office in bringing justice to the victims and their families. He emphasized that Oldrock's 35-year sentence serves as a stark reminder of the unwavering commitment to addressing violent crimes within Indian Country.
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