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Father Charged with Murder After Baby Found Buried Alive

4/1/2026

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John Hannon, 43, faces first-degree felony child abuse resulting in the death of his 11-month-old son, John “Teigue” JJ Hannon, in Flora Vista, New Mexico.
He allegedly buried the child alive after claiming he left him with a grandparent.
The baby was found two days later, alive when partially buried.
He remains in custody as evaluations proceed.

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John Hannon, 43, faces first-degree felony child abuse resulting in the death of his 11-month-old son, John “Teigue” JJ Hannon, in Flora Vista, New Mexico.
He allegedly buried the child alive after claiming he left him with a grandparent.
The baby was found two days later, alive when partially buried.
He remains in custody as evaluations proceed.