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N. M. High CourtUpholds VerdictIn Slaying CaseSANTA FI! — The second-degree murder conviction of David Jose Tapia in the Oct. 7. 1065, gunshot slaying of bartender Tony Prado Chapa has been upheld bv the New MexicoCourtTapia's attorneys argued the dharge should have been reduced to voluntary manslaughter, asserting Tapia was intoxicated and couldn't havopremeditationThe Supreme Court rejected the argument, saying “specific intent is not required for conviction in second degree murderft a»»• *Tapia. 12, of 614 Coal SW, Albuquerque, was convicted bya jury March 2, i%6, of seconddegree murder in the shooting-deaf h of Chapa 24, a bartender fit the Elbow Room Bar,
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Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

Thu, Jan 15, 1970

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