AI chatbot allegedly urges teen to murder his parents
- Diego Leyva allegedly killed his family members in their home before contacting law enforcement.
- He was found to be extremely intoxicated during his arrest without any resistance.
- The incident has raised awareness and forced the community to confront issues of violence among youth.
In New Mexico, a tragic quadruple homicide occurred when a 16-year-old boy, Diego Leyva, allegedly shot and killed his entire family early in the morning, around 3:30 a.m. Leyva reportedly confessed to the crime in a drunken 911 call shortly after the incident. The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call, where Leyva was found to be highly intoxicated and compliant, surrendering without resistance. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of his father, Leonardo Leyva, mother, Adriana Bencomo, and two siblings, Adrian and Alexander Leyva, all dead from gunshot wounds. The incident has left the community in shock and disbelief, especially among those who knew the suspect as a good student and person. Local educators expressed their horror at the emergence of the crime, emphasizing that the community would struggle to come to terms with such violence. An investigation was launched to understand the motives behind the hostile act, but early reports indicate that the motivations remain unclear. Leyva was taken into custody and subsequently transferred to a juvenile justice center after being treated at a local hospital for detoxification.