Her room was the best room in the house to walk into because it smelled so good.. What is the status of the auto theft/insurance fraud case against Levi Chavez, Pete Dwyer and others? WTF are you talking about? Levi was engaged to Heather Hindi two months after Tera died and married a few months later, according to PEOPLE. Slama contradicts Levis alibi, saying he told her he was at home in the shower when he heard a bang and found Tera dead. They married in July 2008, days after she finalized her divorce with another Albuquerque Police Department officer. Meanwhile, in the courtroom, Chavez and family gathered to pray a Hail Mary until Serna grabbed Chavez by the arm to escort him through a crowded pathway of supporters and family members. Her husband, Albuquerque Police Department officer Levi Chavez, was the one who discovered her body and called 911, claiming that it looked like his [] Yet, with no proof of the former, he couldnt be charged or arrested for fraud. Awesome Inc. theme. APD will never be the great department it once was. As for Senetor Micheal Sanchez he is a looser, while employed with the City he sexually harrased every female that walked pasted him. contains ad-hominem attacks Now that he has graduated, instead of being a practicing attorney, Levi works at a non-profit organization called Heading Home, which spearheads the campaign to eradicate homelessness in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Breaking News: Levi Chavez found NOT GUILTY of all charges in the death of Tera Chavez in 2007. Her extramarital sex was with Nicholas Wheeler, who testified under oath that when he told her he loved her, he was lying. Amazon Has Uncanny Dupes of CB2's Popular Dining Chair for Hundreds Less. Former Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez was acquitted of first-degree murder in the 2007 death of his wife, Tera. The two had gotten engaged just two months after Tera Chavezs death and prosecutors asked questions about how quickly Levi Chavez had moved on. Since youve been playing this game awhile, would you care to take a wild guess at what he does for a living? Her twin brother described her as a strong woman and a loving mother. Over the next several months, detectives began digging into Levi Chavezs story and the investigation eventually deemed her death a homicide. Wheeler you are included. Well this whole case is like peeling an onion. Some suspect it was during this time that Tera Chavez died. Levi Chavez's current wife takes the stand, Current wife insists she never spoke with Tera Chavez. Levi was engaged to Heather Hindi two months after Tera died and married a few months later, according to PEOPLE. Acquitted: Levi Chavez, center, a former Albuquerque police officer, leaves the court after his month-long trial, Grief: Theresa and Joseph Cordova, parents of Tera Chavez, leave the Sandoval County Judicial Complex, saying 'justice has not been served'. Levi Chavezs current wife, Heather Chavez, took the stand Friday. [3], The night prior to the death of his wife Tera, Levi had spent the night at his girlfriend's house. The Albuquerque Police Department We've all seen it. Society will see us all as worthless, which is true now. Please email us at theeyeonalbuquerque@gmail.com to follow up on the status of your comment. I wasnt worried.. Upon announcing the verdict, the family of Levi Chavez, including his current wife Albuquerque detective Heather Chavez, let out gasps and wept. He and his defense attorney, David Serna, maintain that Tera shot herself with Levis Glock 9 mm. Bonus fact: She believes that talking on the phone and texting are the same thing. Attorney and City Council member Don Harris said if Levi Chavez is found liable in a civil trial, it can impact his children and his current wife, Heather Chavez. I will never ever visit there again.My only regret was not purchasing cancellation insurance at The PyramidI was out a lot of cash. Levi had actually moved in with her in 2006 while he was married to Tera and she broke off their relationship after Tera called her up and yelled at her. Heather Chavez, APD officer who is Levi's current wife. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. He is another loser that costed the tax payers alot of money! It has gotten very worse. In the criminal case against him, prosecutors wanted. Levi Chavez Now: Where Is Tera Chavezs Husband Today? Please allow 24 hours for posting. Chavezs bio states that hes the emergency housing director at the Westside Emergency Housing Center. I can tell you one thing that this will come back to him and bite him in the ass some day. The partnership reflects a mutual commitment to advancing renewable development, said NTUA General Manager Walter Haase. Hindi, along with other women Levi Chavez had been involved with, testified during the trial about their affairs, Star Tribune reported. In October of 2007, Tera, a mother of two, allegedly shot and killed herself at the couple's home while their children were at a family member's house. I'm a behavioural scientist and here are the tell-tale signs that give away a killer, Preschool teacher is arrested during NAPTIME for murder of 24-year-old man she is accused of shooting dead with her friend and leaving on California hillside, Kendall Jenner puts on sultry display in a sheer cropped top and VERY short miniskirt with rumored boyfriend Bad Bunny as they enjoy a dinner date at Carbone in New York City, Is YOUR mind sharp enough to solve this puzzle? ;), She isn't related any longer. With is political pull his nephew which is a convicted felon. Albuquerque police have launched an internal Maternal health crisis in New Mexico: Services shrink, risks Women of color are disproportionately affected Women of color are disproportionately affected. One of Dust to dust? Slama isnt a cop, but shes had contact with a few: She faces charges of welfare fraud, forgery and identity theft, among other felonies. Some of the evidence in the civil case, like testimony from an insurance investigator about the fake theft allegations, was barred in murder trial. After more than 10 hours of deliberations, a jury acquitted Levi Chavez, 32, of murdering of his wife, 26-year-old Tera Chavez, in 2007 and trying to make the hairdresser's death look like a suicide. ", As the murder case gained more attention from the media and public, Chavez and the Albuquerque Police Department became the targets of heavy scrutiny. Levi started working for Heading Home in 2015. He will back to the same cycle doing what he does best Lie, cheat, deceive and abuse innocent people. Written by on April 15, 2023. Accused: Prosecutors have depicted Levi Chavez as a philanderer whose marriage was crumbling, and say he killed his wife after she found out he had staged the theft of his pickup truck to collect the insurance proceeds. 'What did I tell you?' Her mother said she wants the kids to know, Shed never leave them. Deborah Romero, Levis alibi witness. She attended Teras funeral, according to her testimony, as did many other APD officers. Comment directly to Leslie at 823-3914 or llinthicum@abqjournal.com. I thought it was odd to say the least. At first, her death was believed to be a suicide, but an investigation turned up some information about Levi Chavezs life that made them look deeper into the case. pic.twitter.com/O5xOecrgtD, HeadingHomeNM (@HeadingHomeNM) June 1, 2020. I tweeted that Heather was her former stepdaughter and the DA who doesn't follow me, took the time to tweet me with a response. Levi Chavez testified during his trial that he had a series of mistresses but reiterated that he did not kill his wife. Levi lost his job, his corrupt family members in Santa Rosa lost their jobs. He told the operator she killed herself and that he hadnt said anything because He thought she needed time.. Levi Chavez, an Albuquerque police officer, called 911 on the morning of October 22, 2007, to report that hed come home to find his wife dead of a gunshot wound from his service weapon. This friend is from Santa Rosa, NM;she grew up there and knows all of Levi's family including uncles, grandparentsthe rest is history. Only 2% of people can spot the odd couple hidden among the silhouettes so are you among them? BERNALILLO Its impossible to say based on cellphone records where Levi Chavez was for 15 hours near the end of the three-day period during which prosecutors say he killed his wife in 2007, according to a cellphone company analyst who testified Thursday in the former APD officers murder trial. He has full custody of his two children, according to Tera's parents Joseph and Theresa Cordova. Then, there is also the matter of Tera telling her friends that she thought her husband was involved in an insurance scam and was stealing money. (Dean Hanson/Journal) 1:48 p.m. BERNALILLOTwenty-four days after Levi Chavez. From the beginning of this trial I knew that Levi would walk free, not because I THOUGHT HE WAS INNOCENT BUT BECAUSE NM overwhelmingly voted in the biggest POS ever for POTUS. He made you feel sorry for him when Serna was asking him questions, then he turned like a viper when McKay asked questions, that he was "talking to his jury." Either way, we at the Eye are not going to believe supporters of an individual known to have lied over and over and over. We are sorry the prosecutors failed you. On redirect examination, Assistant District Attorney Anne Keener asked only one question. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. At the age of just 15, Tera became pregnant with their first child, Andrea, and although she stayed with her parents raising the baby for the next few years, Levi was with her whenever possible. Judge Eichwald has presided over all this with a demeanor that has ranged from dour to dyspeptic. Valencia County sheriffs initially ruled the death as a suicide due to the "close proximity of the gun to the body. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. All Rights Reserved. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. 'Justice was not served,' Joseph Cordova, the father of Tera Chavez, said after listening to the verdict with his wife. It appears that Chavez is now working for a non-profit organization called Heading Home that gives emergency housing and permanent housing support to people who are homeless in New Mexico, according to their website. Fascism (f ash ,izem) noun An authoritarian right wing system of government and/or social organization. Under often-contentious cross-examination by Assistant District Attorney Anne Keener that bordered on combative, Heather Chavez conceded that October 2007 wasnt the first time she had ever spoken to Levi Chavez. Following a couple of years of preparation, he applied to be a lawyer and was accepted into the University of New Mexico Law School, entering class of 2016, where he apparently specialized in criminal law. According to her testimony, Heather Chavez was in Chicago with her parents the weekend Tera died. Posted in . Chica, email the Eye a screen shot of your twitter page showing the DA'S response. He is the city's top ticket-writer and one of the most complained-about cops in town. Heather Chavez said she hadnt remembered those calls when she gave a deposition in a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by Teras family against Levi. You steal from each other. Journal Managing Editor Dan Herrera reflects on the highlights of his career in journalism as, The bird is indeed the word at this avian rehabilitation facility. That wouldve been after she moved out of the home she shared with Steve Hindi, according to her testimony. After skipping out on his financial obligations to the Rio Rancho police department, Albuquerque Aviation police hired Chavez. The Eye On Albuquerque does not read through each comment for accuracy, Eye On Albuquerque does not edit nor does the Eye On Albuquerque pre-moderate any comments. 'He's got several plans in the works,' Serna said. What in the hell has happened to APD under Schultz? Well makes sence that all these people are intertwined. Levi was so nervous before the verdict was read if you listen close you can hear his ass suck up the air off the seat as he stood up. That marriage will be dissolved soon. Which is obvious because he had so many mistresses? @ 10:34 You got a Twitter response from the DA's Office because they are more interested in the LITTLE THINGS than what is really important. In his profile, it says: During the investigations into Tera Chavezs murder and during Levi Chavezs trial, one key talking point was how quickly he appeared to move on. Following the not-guilty verdict, Chavez fileda federal lawsuit against Aaron Jones, a detective with the Valencia County Sheriffs Department at the time of Teras death. is repetitive in nature to a prior post Didn't Perea testify that Levi never left his side while they were riding together? Mayor Berry, Thank you for making Alan Banks chief of APD. The trial began nearly six years after Levi Chavez's then-wife Tera Chavez, 26, was found dead in her home with a gunshot wound in her mouth. In 2018, the case was dismissed due to missing information and incorrect information that was cited as reasons to dismiss the case. Tera Chavez was just 26 years old when she was found dead of a gunshot wound on October 22, 2007. I told you guys that from the beginning. If you find that your comment is not immediately showing up, it may have been erroneously flagged as spam. Reportedly, he is married to APD Detective Heather, who was also present throughout the trial. She liked to draw, and she liked to write poetry, she recalled. According to several local coverages, the news of his admission to the university inspired mixed reactions from alumni and other students. According to their website, Levi holds the title of Emergency Housing Director at their Westside Emergency Housing Center. As soon as this grand jury indictment came out, Levi was fired from the Albuquerque Police Department, from where he had been on administrative leave for over a year. Jones showed Heather Chavez crime scene photos from Teras death scene and told her people were worried about her. Please remember this when re election time comes around. It will take a lifetime to rebuild APD to what it once was! She testified she wasnt sleeping with him while he was married to Tera. APD Implosion: Outgoing APD Chief Schultz gives ex Levi Chavez GUILTY of Corruption and Deciept and Is it Jeff Proctor or Alfred E. Neuman or are they Berrys Forum on Saturday was an indirect means to City Clerk Bailey Cooks the Books in Berrys Favor. This time, Levi Chavez said he is the one who has been wronged. Chavez of course denies the incident. Heather Chavez, Levi Chavez's current wife, testifies during his murder trial on Friday, June 28, 2013. Do not sell or share my personal information. A sociopath often believes that they are doing nothing wrong or doing something greatly good, due to their egocentricity and grandiose sense of self-worth. Tera Chavez was having an. What was the first thing that entered your mind to make you stop? An individual who has lied from day one as an officer and lies like he breathes. His wife, Samantha, actually introduced him to Tera when she took him to Style America to get his hair cut. Join Facebook to connect with Levi Chavez and others you may know. They will cold-bloodedly take what they want and do as they please at any expense of anyone in their lives; predators who satisfy their lust for power and control through superficial charm, manipulation, intimidation, and violence.Sociopath defines Levi perfectly. State District Judge George Eichwald ruled that one nude photograph would be available only to the jury that it wouldnt be shown in open court and that the lawyers could ask questions of witnesses about the videos without getting into the details.. She had a twin brother, named Josh, who said, She was my lifeline. His new wife, Heather Hindi, who was one of his fellow officers, also testified on the stand. Levi was living a double life. Funny how all these people find cover from certain others but when it comes to stepping up and doing the right thing and showing INTEGRITY theres nothing but the sound of crickets in the background. The pair met when they were just teenagers starting high school, and soon, they got into a serious relationship. Her Albuquerque police officer husband found her and called 911. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. We at the Eye express our condolences to the Cordova family. or debate this issue live on our message boards. He is suing the detective who first launched the investigation into the 2007 death of Levi's wife, Tera Chavez. I knew Id be acquitted. She started a sexual relationship with Levi in October and went to the house he and Tera had shared to have sex with him a few weeks after Tera died. She loved hard. One key talking point during the investigation into Tera Chavezs death and the murder trial was how quickly Levi Chavez appeared to have moved on. I was surprised with all they are dealing with that they had the time to tweet me. I first heard of this case a few months ago from a friend i work with out of state. 'I'm very embarrassed about it,' Chavez said, then later added. And really, these female cops, Regina Sanchez, Heather whatever her name is, and SRO officer horrible Debra Romero have the audacity to say I didnt know Nice to know that Heather and Regina are still serving the public. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, provides many strategies for making new habits "stick." Well said, Eye. APD is now an international joke. Try not to stereotype every cop to what Levi Chavez was! We are no longer accepting comments on this article. With the Levi Chavez trial and verdict now behind us, we have to ask ourselves, are we really here? I'm a relationship expert and here are 10 tell-tale signs your partner may be cheating on you with a work colleague, Inside America's oldest operating McDonald's: This restaurant serves up nostalgia with its orginal 1953 decor intact - and it's the only place where you can order this secret menu item, Could YOU spot a murderer? If you wish to dispute any comment for its truth or factual basis; contact us. It appears that his wife, now known as Heather Chavez, is a detective with the Farmington Police Department. Eye On Albuquerque does not delete comments unless they have content that: Under the name Heading Home, this organization has connections in New Mexico, according to its website. Social Media Influencer Set on Fire & Killed by Ex-Husband, Family Says. uses excessively foul language Every company is like APD. YouTubeLevi Chavezs second wife Heather testifying during the trial. Then, in what must be the greatest example of milking a call since former officer Matt Kindles lunch date, Levi Chavez and his buddy Russell Perea take over four hours to book a misdemeanor DV offender, write a report, and tag a belt tape into evidence. The judge, striking a blow for prurient gossipers, sided with the DA and said he would let two more of the defendants mistresses take the witness stand. In August 2013, Chavez was acquitted of the murder charges. I hope that this sends a message to care to all those men and women that murdering and covering it up won't make your life easier, but forever more difficult. I feel bad for his children, having to be raised by this man that has no morals or values. Yes he is a cocky ass bastard. That's why tax payers got to shell out to the Cordova family almost 300,000. The problem here was that his girlfriend couldnt remember exactly when Levi came to her place or when he left. Susan Montoya Bryan / AP. Why would either of them have to call each other if they were standing next to each other? Chavez could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted on charges that he killed Tera Chavez, 26, in the couples home near Los Lunas and tried to make it look like a suicide. They need to come out and call Berry a coward for not holding Schultz accountable and terminating him. may God bless the Cordova family and may Tera rest in peace. From the beginning of the trial we have learned that this pathetic excuse for a man did not care about anyone but himself. Now that so many years have gone by, lets take a look at where he currently is, shall we? Levi Chavez is accused of killing his wife in October 2007 and making it look like a suicide. Three weeks after Teras death, Levi Chavez was having sex with another woman in the home near Los Lunas from which authorities had removed Tera Chavezs body, according to the mistresss testimony. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOAT-TV. 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'This was a made up pile of lies from the beginning and it took the jury approximately 10 hours to find that out.'. Levi was initially charged with murdering his wife with his police issued Glock and making it appear as a suicide. Thats also where she was working on Oct. 8, 2007, the first time she met Levi Chavez face-to-face, according to her testimony. According to reports, an Albuquerque, New Mexico police officer Levi Chaves was suspected of shooting and murdering his 26-year-old wife, Tera Chavez, with his issued service gun after. Annalise died after being pushed off the roof in December 2009. The hardworking professional officers know who they are and will continue to make a difference. What would really be nice would be if New Mexico brought back the death penalty like Texas, then assholes would learn to do things the right way, and divorce or separate instead of kill their spouse and get away with murder. Maybe this shooting is this the beginning of another conspiracy. Regina Sanchezhow big was the bucket they had to use to help her and Tanya LaForce get over the wall in the academy. Levi and Heather Hindi got married after two months after Tera Chavez's death i.e in July 2008, the footage from Tera's funeral showed that Hindi was present . Wheeler was also married. They also werent allowed to watch video of that deposition. Senator Micheal Sanchez is a complete loser. Brandenburg has no idea how to manage an office she n many others are a joke in that office. The following article appeared on page C1 of the Friday, June 28, 2013, edition of the Albuquerque Journal. He was happy about it, scared as well, just like she was something that they neither one of them expected just happened. We know that it will only be a matter of time before nature rebalances this mess. You could pretty much put her through the wringer, and shed still love you like it never happened. She said she knew Tera had died and Levi Chavez told her the couples two children were home that weekend. Remember Schultz when you said to one of our Eyes when asked why he hadnt terminated Chavez in 2009, Theres nothing I can do until hes adjudicated in court.. He. During the time of the investigation, Levi was placed on leave. Published: 09:01 EDT, 17 July 2013 | Updated: 09:01 EDT, 17 July 2013. The murder trial eventually took place in the summer of 2013 and lasted a total of 21 days of testimony and two days of deliberation, KOAT wrote. That's the political side, now for Lunatic Levi - the guy has a split personality. He failed miserably again. 'Guilt doesn't even begin to describe it.'. Dated Nov. 14, 2007, it was from a fellow APD officer whose name, at the time, was Heather Hindi. Thats the past, Heather Chavez said in court today. Levi won't win the civil case the majority opinion seems to be he was guilty but the standard of proof wasn't there in a criminal trial. The bird is indeed the word at this avian rehabilitation facility. If anything has rescued this hot, dry, fiery summer from total dreadfulness, it has been the soap opera airing in Judge George Eichwalds courtroom in the Sandoval County courthouse. Great Jones Cookware Review: Is It Worth Buying? Jones was one of the first officers on the scene and a lead detective on the case. What a disgrace this is on all of us. The other half of Heather Chavezs wish never came to pass. Reportedly, he is married to APD Detective Heather, who was also present throughout the trial. Costing tax payers alot of money. Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Read More: Where Are Tera Chavezs Parents Now? We hope that you truly find justice in your beloved Teras taking. Katrina Garley testified that she met Levi Chavez when he walked into the Verizon cellphone store in Los Lunas to buy a phone in early October 2007. Dust to dust? Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, The records also show that following the end of the shift at midnight, the phone was in the far Northeast Heights, near the home of a fellow APD officer with whom Chavez was having an affair. Levi Chavez and Tera Chavez. The DAoffice took the time on twitter to let me know Kari Brandenburg isn't related to Heather and as far as she can remember, has never met her out Levi. After more than 10 hours of deliberations, a jury acquitted Levi Chavez, 32, of murdering of his wife, 26-year-old Tera Chavez, in 2007 and trying to make the hairdresser's death look like. Published: Friday, June 28th, 2013 at 12:05AMUpdated: Friday, June 28th, 2013 at 2:03PM. [1] [2] Levi was initially charged with murdering his wife with his police issued Glock and making it appear as a suicide. During his testimony last week, Chavez frequently broke down and had to take breaks when he recounted his ill treatment of his late wife throughout their marriage. Tera Chavez called at least eight numbers on that list, including Heather Chavez.Heather Chavez said the women never spoke. During his trial, he was found not guilty of first-degree murder and was acquitted of the charges. Levi Chavez was charged with the murder of his wife, Tera, but he has maintained his innocence and said she committed suicide. Levi Chavez is accused of killing his then-wife Tera Chavez in October 2007 and making it look like a suicide. No matter who the Mayor or Chief is. Bonus fact: He and Tera got to third base in the back room at Style America. On July 5, 2008, half of the desire she expressed in the text came true. How horrible is that!!!! Everybody and everything outside of themselves are twisted in their mind into mere objects to be used to achieve personal fulfillment. After more than 10 hours of deliberations, a jury acquitted Levi Chavez, 32, of murdering of his wife, 26-year-old Tera Chavez, in 2007 and trying to make the hairdresser's death look like. Levi Chavez maintained his innocence throughout the trial, and he maintains his innocence even today. Heavy reached out to UNM for additional information about Chavezs admission status; however, we did not receive a response by press time. Watch The Officer's Wife (Season 2020, Episode 112720) of Dateline or get episode details on NBC.com . NBC's 'Dateline: The Officer's Wife' chronicles the mysterious death of Tera Chavez, 26, who was found shot to death in her Los Lunas, Albuquerque, New Mexico, home on October 21, 2007. Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. Levi cost too much to hire. Levi Chavezs current wife, Heather Chavez, took the stand Friday.She detailed the development of the pairs relationship following the death of Levi Chavezs former wife, Tera Chavez.Less than one month after Tera Chavez died, then-Albuquerque detective Heather Hindi said she was already texting Levi Chavez about her interest in marriage.Levi Chavez proposed about a month later.Levi Chavez is accused of killing his then-wife Tera Chavez in October 2007 and making it look like a suicide.About a month after the proposal, Hindi sent Levi Chavez a text saying he was her reason to exist.They married in July 2008, days after she finalized her divorce with another Albuquerque Police Department officer.Though the women never met, Heather Chavez did attend Tera Chavezs funeral.
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