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Arizona Teen Charged with Murder of Girlfriend and Unborn Child

5/26/2026

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Police have arrested Michael Sanchez (18) and charged him with homicide for shooting Rylee Montgomery (16) in Buckley, Arizona.
Police are recommending an additional murder charge for the death of Montgomery’s newborn baby because Sanchez fathered the child.
Abigail Krebs (17), also shot that night, delivered a premature son who died six days later.
Police have arrested Antonio Tequida (19) for hindering prosecution.

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Story summary

Police have arrested Michael Sanchez (18) and charged him with homicide for shooting Rylee Montgomery (16) in Buckley, Arizona.
Police are recommending an additional murder charge for the death of Montgomery’s newborn baby because Sanchez fathered the child.
Abigail Krebs (17), also shot that night, delivered a premature son who died six days later.
Police have arrested Antonio Tequida (19) for hindering prosecution.