On Sunday, May 8, 2022, Bradley Wallin (DOB 8/19/1969) shot and killed 17-year-old Alexia Rael and her 16-year-old cousin Mario Salgado-Rosales at 10224 Coors Blvd Bypass in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before fatally shooting himself. Wallin had been in a past relationship with Alexia Rael's mother. The month prior to the killings, Alexia had made allegations of sexual abuse against Wallin, prompting her mother to file a temporary restraining order against him. A hearing for a permanent restraining order was scheduled for later that month, and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department was actively investigating the sexual abuse allegations at the time of the murders.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
The APD press release explicitly describes a shooting: "The offender who shot Rael and Salgado and subsequently shot himself." This is a firearm incident.
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
The APD press release states: "The offender who shot Rael and Salgado and subsequently shot himself has been identified as: Bradley Wallin." The child was shot, which constitutes an inflicted injury.
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
The APD press release title and body repeatedly reference a "murder-suicide": "APD released additional details of the three individuals who died during a tragic murder-suicide Sunday." The offender "shot Rael and Salgado and subsequently shot himself."
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
The APD press release states: "The mother last month filed a temporarily restraining order against Wallin after Alexia Rael made allegations of sexual abuse against Wallin." Additionally, "The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is investigating the sexual abuse allegations."
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
The APD press release states: "Wallin had been in a past relationship with the mother of Alexia Rael." Wallin was therefore a former male paramour of the child's mother. He was directly responsible for the death: "The offender who shot Rael and Salgado and subsequently shot himself has been identified as: Bradley Wallin."
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
The APD press release states: "The mother last month filed a temporarily restraining order against Wallin after Alexia Rael made allegations of sexual abuse against Wallin. A hearing for a permanent restraining order was scheduled for late this month." and "The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is investigating the sexual abuse allegations." While these are described as a civil restraining order and a law enforcement investigation rather than specifically CPS reports, the filing of sexual abuse allegations against a minor and the resulting investigation by the Sheriff's Department constitute reports of child safety concerns prior to the child's death.
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The APD press release describes a situation consistent with domestic violence: Wallin "had been in a past relationship with the mother of Alexia Rael," the mother "filed a temporarily restraining order against Wallin," and Wallin then committed a murder-suicide involving the children. The press release also notes that "APD has advocates for victims of violent crimes, including domestic violence and sex crimes." While the restraining order was triggered by sexual abuse allegations against the child, the broader context of an ex-partner's violent retaliation against the family is characteristic of domestic violence.
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
The APD press release describes a significant timeline: Alexia Rael made sexual abuse allegations against Bradley Wallin, prompting her mother to file a temporary restraining order "last month." A hearing for a permanent restraining order "was scheduled for late this month." Before that hearing could take place, Wallin carried out the murder-suicide. This suggests a potential gap in protective measures during the interim period between the temporary and permanent restraining orders. Additionally, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department was separately investigating the sexual abuse allegations at the time of the killing, indicating the offender was under active scrutiny yet still had access to the victims.
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