MURDER SUSPECT TO BE HELD IN DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced that on January 27, 2023, Lloyd Edwards, age of 69, of Clovis, was indicted on 2^nd degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence by a Curry County Grand Jury.

On January 18, 2023, Edwards called 911 to report his wife had been stabbed, upon arrival of law enforcement, Edwards told multiple and inconsistent stories regarding how his wife was stabbed. Officers found two knives on Edwards one that contained blood. The victim was transported to the Plains Regional Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The Honorable Drew D. Tatum presided over the Pre Trial-Detention Hearing on January 26^th and found there to be clear and convincing evidence that Edwards is dangerous, and no release conditions would protect the community. Edwards will be held in detention pending trial in this matter.

The case was presented by District Attorney, Quentin Ray.

For more information, please contact the Office of the District Attorney, at 575-769-2246.