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United States of America v. Miranda Cachini
Date: 05-10-2026
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Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Albuquerque
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter.
By Kent Morlan
Miranda Cachini, age 27, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, consumed alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.
irst Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Pueblo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Mondragon is prosecuting the case.
By Kent Morlan
Miranda Cachini, age 27, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, consumed alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.
irst Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Pueblo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Mondragon is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty and faces up to 8 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Miranda Cachini?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and faces up to 8 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Miranda Cachini?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Miranda Cachini?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Miranda Cachini decided?
This case was decided on May 10, 2026.