Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –A judge sentenced an Albuquerque man to life plus 24 years for the 2024 deadly robbery of 75 year old Harry Velarde. James Caleb Gonzales was convicted last November of first-degree felony murder, armed robbery, and related offenses in the death of Velarde. Gonzales went to Velarde’s apartment in SE Albuquerque intending to rob him but during the robbery Gonzales shot and killed Velarde. Gonzales initially fled Albuquerque but was later arrested at Villanueva State Park.
