In a heartbreaking incident that has left a community in mourning, an 18-year-old woman, Reina Aragon, was fatally stabbed at the Sandia Village Apartments on a Friday night. The incident is suspected to be the fallout of a complex love triangle involving Aragon’s ex-boyfriend and his current girlfriend.
Vincent Aragon, Reina’s father, is grappling with the sudden loss of his daughter. He had been looking forward to her graduation, not preparing for her funeral. The devastating news of his daughter’s death was delivered to him by two detectives at his doorstep, a moment that he painfully remembers.
According to the Albuquerque police, Reina had gone to retrieve her personal belongings from her ex-boyfriend, Jason Clifford’s residence. Vincent had previously expressed his concerns about Clifford’s unpredictable behavior and had advised his daughter to cut ties with him, viewing him as a potential danger.
The situation escalated when Reina encountered Clifford and his current girlfriend, Ashlynn Battle, after her work shift. Following a brief dispute, the couple left but later returned to the apartment complex. Battle claims that Reina attempted to damage their car, which led to a physical altercation that ended with Battle allegedly stabbing Reina.
The autopsy report revealed that Reina had suffered four stab wounds, one of which had fatally penetrated her heart. Vincent Aragon is insistent on sharing his daughter’s story, especially in response to online comments that seem to justify Battle’s actions. He firmly believes that his daughter’s death was not a result of self-defense.
Reina was a senior at Moriarty High School and had dreams of joining the Air Force. She had been an active member of the ROTC throughout her academic career. Her father remembers her as a lively individual who had a positive influence on everyone she met.
Ashlynn Battle is currently facing an open count of murder. However, it is still uncertain whether Jason Clifford will be charged in connection with the incident. As the community awaits further updates, Vincent Aragon is determined to keep his daughter’s memory alive and honor the influence she had on those around her.