10-month-old girl abducted after mother, another woman shot dead, police say

An Amber Alert has been issued for the infant from New Mexico
An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres after police say her mother...
An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres after police say her mother and another woman were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.(New Mexico State Police)
Published: May. 4, 2024 at 1:44 AM CDT|Updated: May. 4, 2024 at 1:46 AM CDT
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - Police in New Mexico say a 10-month-old girl is missing after her mother and another woman were found dead in a park from apparent gunshot wounds.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She is 28 inches tall and weighs 23 pounds.

Police say someone called 911 about 4:30 p.m. Friday, reporting two dead women at Ned Houk Park, about five miles north of Clovis, New Mexico. Responding officers found the two women, identified as 23-year-old Samantha Cisneros, and 23-year-old Taryn Allen lying on the ground near a silver minivan. Both women were from Texico, KCBD reports.

A 5-year-old girl, who police say is Cisneros’ daughter, was found nearby with a head injury. She was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center then was transferred to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Police found an infant car seat, stroller and a small baby bottle at the scene. Officers were concerned there was an infant present when the crime occurred and immediately began a search for the baby, according to a news release.

After speaking with family, investigators learned Cisneros was mother to the injured 5-year-old girl and 10-month-old Eleia. Police believe the killer abducted the baby.

Police say there are currently no suspect details, but it’s believed the perpetrator may have left in a maroon Honda car.

If you know where Eleia is or who may be responsible for this crime, call the Clovis Police Department at (575) 769-1921 or call 911.

Police would also like to remind you that information can be provided anonymously by using the department’s tip411 program, which can be accessed by going to www.police.cityofclovis.org. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.