Comments on: Luke Sanchez Killed Gary Gabaldon – Vigilante Killing or Self-Defense?

By: yvross

yvross — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:38 +0000

Am I the only one who noticed that the road in the map is the same name as the ‘victim-thief’ in this story? May be some political behind the scenes…’former corrections officer’ WITH a rap sheet? You mean that is allowed?! THE criminals are supervised by THE CRIMINALS!!!

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By: Athena

Athena — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:10:57 +0000

Yep. It’s usually “as well” rather than “instead”.

By: Morbid

Morbid — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:07:52 +0000

If they ever find Gabaldons accomplice, shouldn’t he/she be charged, instead?

I am pretty sure that if they find the accomplice, he will be charged with murder as well

By: MadeaBecBec

MadeaBecBec — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:42:33 +0000

Go here : http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app click on disclaimer “I Accept” type in Gabaldon Gary DOB 03/13/1980 and see all of the cases against him…. 3 pages worth, some are creditors, etc. trying to collect, but it also looks as if Gabaldon had given several different dates of birth!
As for Sanchez, he has one case that was dismissed, he had been charged with not showing proof of ownership on a vehicle….

If they ever find Gabaldons accomplice, shouldn’t he/she be charged, instead? Looks to me like they would have some fingerprints of the accomplice that ran! I’ve always heard there was “honor” among thieves, guess not!!

By: shadowman

shadowman — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:12:03 +0000

You’re absolutely right. This may very well be a formality. But, if that’s the case, how about a little prosecutorial discretion (har, har)? I find a charge of first degree murder to be rather extreme.

A first degree murder charge is ridiculous…especially when you consider the fact that he was following criminals for law enforcement and was attacked for his trouble.

By: Athena

Athena — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:43:49 +0000

It’s possible that the charge is merely a formality. Consider though, that in order to be self defense, Gabaldon would have to pose an imminent threat to Sanchez’s life. Sanchez may well have believed his life was in danger, but I think this one will go to trial. There are a litany of variables that must be considered and weighed. I would have shot him myself, but probably just in the penis.

You’re absolutely right. This may very well be a formality. But, if that’s the case, how about a little prosecutorial discretion (har, har)? I find a charge of first degree murder to be rather extreme.

By: MadeaBecBec

MadeaBecBec — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:18:52 +0000

GARY GABALDON WAS IN AND OUT OF THE COURT SYSTEM ACCORDING TO HIS RECORD. A LOT OF HIS TROUBLES WERE RUN-IN’S WITH POLICE. BACK IN 1999—HE PLEADED GUILTY TO RESISTING/OBSTRUC TING AN OFFICER— TWO YEARS LATER HE WAS CHARGED WITH THE SAME CRIME AND PLEADED NO CONTEST. LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR HE WAS ARRESTED FOR BATTERY ON A POLICE OFFICER— ONE OF THOSE CASES WAS STILL PENDING AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH.

http://www.veoh.com/collection/Fire-News/watch/v18728738Ext5xbNh#

Sounds to me like Galbadon was “begging” to be shot, by somebody, just so happened it was Mr. Sanchez!
According to the article at the link, the DA is considering dropping the charges down to 2nd degree murder or voluntary manslaughter. Frankly, If I were in Sanchezs place, I would take my chances with a jury! The Judge reduced Sanchezs bond to $100K or Surety! I hope Sanchez has a bondsman in mind, he can call…..

By: biteme

biteme — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:05:01 +0000

it was a vigilante … tailing.

In California a citizens arrest is legal, so would you consider that a vigilante arrest?
We don’t know all the facts, but i really could care less how criminals die, as long as they die.

By: petrina

petrina — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:55:17 +0000

i wouldnt call this a vigilante murder, at least not the way it is described as of now.

it was a vigilante … tailing.

the death is a seperate incident, sort of.

By: shadowman

shadowman — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:46:42 +0000

It's possible that the charge is merely a formality. Consider though, that in order to be self defense, Gabaldon would have to pose an imminent threat to Sanchez's life. Sanchez may well have believed his life was in danger, but I think this one will go to trial. There are a litany of variables that must be considered and weighed. I would have shot him myself, but probably just in the penis.

By: Uvgottabkiddin

Uvgottabkiddin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:48:25 +0000

Gary would never steal from anybody. He’s not a thief, and nobody deserves to kill anybody or shoot anybody and try to justify self-defense.”

I love when family members are quoted… I’m waiting for “damn straight my brother would (enter offense here)”

If someone was punching my windows, I’d shoot them then run them over… twice

By: malq

malq — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:10:11 +0000

My take on this is it will boil down to the question “did he think his life was in danger” An asshole coming to your car and breaking in appears to qualify that. it depends on how it gets twisted around on both sides. Good thing he is in Texas. In Washington state they would coddle the perp and string up the victim.

By: captainhowdy

captainhowdy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:05:54 +0000

I find myself wondering if the glass was not beaten in but shot out from the inside. That would put a different complexion on the matter.

Good point. I hadn’t thought of that. Based on the story, it sounds like self defense, but I’d be curious to know what evidence to the contrary the police have.