Albuquerque Amber Alert ends as grandmother is charged after boy found
TL;DR
An Amber Alert for 6-year-old Amadeo Esquibel was canceled after he was found safely; his grandmother, Marie Esquibel, was charged with kidnapping and child endangerment. Investigators say the child tested positive for narcotics after a visit with Marie, and she impersonated a CYFD employee to learn his school, prompting further charges.
- Amber Alert canceled for 6-year-old Albuquerque boy KOB 4
- APD issues Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy koat.com
- 6-year-old boy found after Amber Alert issued in Albuquerque KRQE
- BAD GRANDMA: Grandma Poses as CYFD Employee to Find Grandchild, Abducts Kid in Pick Up Line at APS School ABQ RAW
- Have you seen this child? AMBER Alert: Amadeo Esquibel MissingKids.org
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