Trial Canceled for Deming Couple Accused of Child Abuse and Sex Crimes
The trial for Deming residents Melvin and Valerie Cordell, accused of child abuse and sex crimes, has been canceled in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. The couple has also been released from custody.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 15, 2026 —
The trial of Deming residents Melvin and Valerie Cordell, who are accused of child abuse and sex crimes, has been canceled in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area. The couple has also been released from custody, according to the information provided.
The available summary does not identify the court handling the case, the date the trial was scheduled to begin or when it was canceled. It also does not provide details about the specific charges, the reason for the cancellation or the circumstances of the couple’s release.
The summary does not say whether the case has been dismissed, whether another trial date has been set or whether any other court proceedings are planned. It provides no further information about the allegations or the status of the case.
The accusations remain allegations in the information available; no trial outcome or finding of guilt was reported. The cancellation of a trial and a release from custody, on their own, do not establish the outcome of the case. Further details about the court’s decision and any next steps were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mike Gaba on www.newsradiokkob.com, see more information here.
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