ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of killing and decapitating a homeless woman has taken a plea deal. Andrew Garcia pleaded guilty Tuesday to stabbing Audra Willis to death in December of 2017.
Her body was found near a ditch in Four Hills. The death sparked concerns among homeless advocates and Native American communities.
Garcia wasn’t arrested until a year and a half later. Under a plea deal, Garcia faces up to 18 years behind bars.