Over the years we’ve encountered plenty of poor criminal decision-making, but advertising your vehicle on Facebook Marketplace after it was tied to the killing of a child ranks among the most baffling. Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico say that’s precisely what one suspect did.
Listing the car publicly gave investigators an unexpected lead in a heartbreaking case. It’s a stark example of how a single careless move can help bring authorities right to a suspect’s door.