You could have thrown him on the side of the mountain like he's a piece of trash. You should be ashamed of yourself. [music] Somewhere in the mountains of Southern New Mexico, >> [music] >> there was a body. The people responsible had already gone home and returned borrowed tools to a neighbor. >> [music] >> Tools that were still covered in blood. And for a brief moment, they almost got away with it. His name was [music] Albert Bernard Peña, 67 years old, a grandfather, a mechanic, [music] a man known around town for rescuing dogs nobody else wanted. Mountainair, New Mexico, a quiet desert town of about 1,200 [music] people. Albert Peña had lived here almost his entire life. On New Year's Eve 2025, [music] Albert drove to the Willard Cantina with his friend Moises Lopez. [music] Security cameras captured them drinking and playing pool. Albert joked around [music] with the staff and enjoyed probably one too many as evidenced by his pool [music] skills that night. The always generous Albert offered to buy Moises whatever he [music] wanted. You'll never have a best friend like me. Security cameras show Albert and Moises leave the bar. >> [music] >> This would be the last confirmed sighting of Albert Peña alive. On New Year's Day, [music] Albert's brother reported him missing. I've had my friend go check at his house several times. He's not answering. It is not like him cuz he has his dogs at home. He never leaves his dogs. [music] That same day, Albert's sister-in-law Clarissa Peña was being sworn in as the new president of the Albuquerque City Council. During the ceremony, [music] she paused the event and asked the entire chamber to pray for Albert's safe return. Investigators wanted to speak with Moises, the last person [music] seen with Albert. But when they called, it was his girlfriend Jaylene Luark who answered. When is the last time you saw Albert? >> [music] >> Three days before New Year's Eve. So, are you guys friendly or just acquaintances? He met my boyfriend and those two get along great, you know, like [music] Immediately, she begins to backpedal, downplaying the relationship between Albert and Moises. And you said that they hang out you said Mr. Lo- Mr. >> No, they don't like hang out hang out like I mean like I've been with them where they've hung out that time and then I think he's hung out with him a couple times without me. Okay. But like nothing like extraordinary, [music] you know what I mean? Is Is Moises with you now? Yes, would you like to talk to him? That would be great. >> [music] >> Do you know a person by the name of Albert Peña? Uh-huh, yes, I do, sir. Okay. And when is the last time you saw him? He's missing. >> Two or three days ago, we went to the bar, me and him, and then he had an argument with some dude there. And what did Do you know what they were arguing about? I don't I really don't know. Moises told [music] detectives the night ended with Albert saying he was going to meet up with some friends, and that [music] was the last time Moises saw him. Yeah, I would be concerned, too, you know. Would you keep your ears open? If you hear anything