Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres, 10 months, after mom found dead in New Mexico park alongside second murdered woman
AN Amber Alert has been released for a 10-month-old baby girl who is missing in New Mexico after two women were found dead in a park.
Eleia Maria Torres has been declared missing after the Clovis, New Mexico, Police Department found the girl's mother and a second woman dead.
The dead women were identified as 23-year-old mother Samantha Cisernos and 23-year-old Taryn Allen, according to News Nation.
Both women died from gunshot wounds, police said after they were called to the scene around 4:26 pm on May 3.
The Amber Alert, issued Friday, described Eleia as being 28 inches tall and weighing 23 pounds.
A picture was also sent out with the alert showing the baby girl with brown hair and brown eyes.
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When police arrived at the scene, they also found Eleia’s 5-year-old sister with a head injury and took her to the hospital, according to NBC affiliate KPLC.
She was receiving medical care at the hospital as of Sunday and her condition is unknown, according to News Nation.
Officials have since confirmed that she had suffered a serious gunshot injury to the head.
Police also found a child's car seat, stroller, and a baby bottle at the scene at Ned Houk Park, about five miles north of Clovis.
K-9 and pond dive teams searched the surrounding area and have not yet found any additional evidence.
Investigators pleaded for information about the deaths during a press conference on Sunday to find those responsible for the "senseless act of violence."
"We need to show our community’s support," said Clovis Police Chief Roy Rice.
"There have been a lot of tragic events, and a lot of people are damaged and are victims in this. And we’re here to help them."
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Though details remain limited, officials believe that the women were killed by the same person who kidnapped Eleia.
"It is with a heavy heart that I stand before you today to address the tragic incident that unfolded," Clovis Deputy Chief Trevor Thorn said during the press conference.
Surveillance footage showed the victims stopping for food before going to a Dollar Tree in Clovis, according to News Nation.
There have been a lot of tragic events, and a lot of people are damaged and are victims in this. And we’re here to help them.
Roy Rice
Two men later entered the park and reportedly saw the two victims and the 5-year-old lying next to a silver minivan.
A man walking told police he had heard gunshots in the park, but didn't immediately report them.
Police also think the suspect drove a maroon-colored Honda, according to KPLC.
Both of the children's fathers are cooperating with police as the investigation unfolds.
Albuquerque FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda said the top priority is finding the baby and suspect or suspects responsible for her disappearance, her sister's injury, and the horrific deaths.
"We need your help to make sure we find this individual or individuals who are responsible for these horrific crimes," the FBI agent said.
"No detail, no tip, nothing is too small. Don’t consider something, don’t make that assumption that something is insignificant.
"Because our case team will follow up on every single lead until we bring back alive."
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The Clovis Police Department has asked anyone with information to call (575) 769-1921 or 911.
Alternatively, anonymous information can be given via the police department's tip411 program or through Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.