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State of New Mexico v. Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr.

Date: 06-17-2026

Case Number:

Judge: Not Available

Court: Second District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Plaintiff's Attorney: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr., both age 19, accused of killing Enock Elumba, who was shot by Watts during an altercation.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr.?

The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.

Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr.?

This case was heard in Second District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, NM. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in State of New Mexico v. Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Bernalillo County, New Mexico, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of New Mexico v. Josiah Watts and Xavrein Trotter Jr. decided?

This case was decided on June 17, 2026.