Overview

• Muhammad Syed, an Afghan refugee, was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Aftab Hussein in July 2022.
• Syed faces life in prison and will stand trial for two other related killings in the coming months.
• Prosecutors presented cellphone data and ballistics evidence linking Syed to the crime, while defense argued lack of direct evidence of Syed pulling the trigger.
• The motive behind the killings remains unknown, with prosecutors suggesting the possibility of a serial killer.
• The case has caused significant concern within Albuquerque's Muslim community, with no clear reason for the targets identified.