Ruidoso downs man convicted in death of 2-year-old
Ricardo Soto, 37 of Ruidoso Downs, was convicted on Oct. 6 of child abuse resulting in death of two-year old Jeremiah Nevarez on June 10, 2018.
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Ricardo Soto, 37 of Ruidoso Downs, was convicted on Oct. 6 of child abuse resulting in death of two-year old Jeremiah Nevarez on June 10, 2018.
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