Afghan Refugee Convicted in New Mexico for 2022 Murder

Muhammad Syed found guilty of first-degree murder in a case that has deeply impacted Albuquerque's Muslim community.

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.