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Doña Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez’s fourth TV ad continues her use of her record as a District Attorney in her campaign for governor. In this ad, the family of slain-New Mexico State University student Carly Martinez speaks in support of Susana Martinez.
Carly Martinez was a student at NMSU when she disappeared in 1998. Two men were convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing the 18-year old student. Both received maximum sentences for their role.
Susana Martinez prosecuted the crime.
Here is the transcript of the ad:
CARLY’S MOTHER: Our little girl was named Carly. Eighteen years old, she was a sweetheart. We knew there was something awful wrong
CARLY’S SISTER: My dad had to tell me and he was broken.
CARLY’S BROTHER: We’re not going to get to see Carly again.
CARLY’S SISTER: Susana defended Carly, heroically.
CARLY’S FATHER: Susana has that courage to go out and fight.
CARLY’S BROTHER: Really took the time to love us and helped us get put back together again, in a lot of ways.
CARLY’S MOTHER: Grateful to Susana. Grateful to her, forever.
