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United States of America v. Willis Kylestewa
Date: 08-03-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cr-03107
Judge: Kea W. Riggs
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Nicholas J. Marshall and Amy Mondragon
Defendant's Attorney:
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Reported by Kent Morlan
On July 4, 2025, Willis Kylestewa, 42, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, drove while intoxicated with four passengers in a vehicle without working headlights. When law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, Kylestewa fled, speeding and swerving through traffic before losing control of the vehicle, which flipped and crashed. Kylestewa and three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and two died after being ejected. Another passenger died inside the vehicle. At the hospital, Kylestewa’s blood alcohol level was .317, and THC was also detected in his system.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Willis Kylestewa?
The outcome was: Kylestewa pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder. Upon his release from prison, Kylestewa will be subject to five years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Willis Kylestewa?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM. The presiding judge was Kea W. Riggs.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Willis Kylestewa?
Plaintiff's attorney: Nicholas J. Marshall and Amy Mondragon. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Willis Kylestewa decided?
This case was decided on August 3, 2026.