Accused cop killers request new trial venue
RIO RANCHO (KRQE) – The two people charged with the murder of Rio Rancho Officer Gregg Benner are shopping for a new venue.
Andrew Romero and Tabitha Littles stood before a judge in Sandoval County on Tuesday to ask for their trials be moved. Lawyers say they can’t get a fair trial here because of non-stop news coverage.
Police say Romero shot Officer Benner during a traffic stop last May. They say Littles, who was also in the car, knew Romero was going to shoot him but did nothing t
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