Families Seek Answers in Unsolved 2023 Murders of Two Men at Farmington Workplace

Nearly 3 years later, the case remains unsolved with no suspects identified by authorities.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:35pm

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The families of Anthony McCants and Candrick Begay, two young men who were mysteriously gunned down while working at an auto salvage yard in Farmington, New Mexico in 2023, are desperately seeking justice as the case remains unsolved nearly three years later. Law enforcement says they are still investigating the complex case, but the victims' families feel they should have heard more by this point.

Why it matters

This tragic case has left two families without their loved ones and the community searching for answers about a brazen double murder that occurred at a local business. The lack of progress in the investigation has added to the pain and frustration felt by the victims' families, who are pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

The details

In April 2023, Anthony McCants and Candrick Begay, who worked at Highway 64 Truck and Auto Salvage west of Farmington, were found shot to death in the salvage yard. The two men had been heading into the yard to pull parts when they were killed. Nearly three years later, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office says they are still conducting interviews, executing search warrants, and sending evidence for forensic examination, but have yet to identify any suspects.

  • In April 2023, the bodies of Anthony McCants and Candrick Begay were found in the auto salvage yard where they worked.
  • In 2024, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office told local media that a lack of video evidence has made the case difficult to solve.
  • As of March 2026, the case remains unsolved with no suspects identified.

The players

Anthony McCants

One of the two victims, who was married to DeeDee McCants for 11 months before his murder. He was hoping to become a mechanic and was described as always happy and loving his work.

Candrick Begay

The second victim, who was high school sweethearts with his wife Celeste Henderson and had 4 children together. He was described as a present, dedicated father and loyal husband.

DeeDee McCants

The wife of victim Anthony McCants.

Celeste Henderson

The wife of victim Candrick Begay.

San Juan County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the double murder case.

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What they’re saying

“Somebody out there knows something. They just need to speak up. It could be the smallest little detail.”

— DeeDee McCants, Wife of victim Anthony McCants

“He was a present father. He was a dedicated father and a loyal husband.”

— Celeste Henderson, Wife of victim Candrick Begay

“There needs to be justice because somebody is responsible.”

— Latiana McCants, Sister of victim Anthony McCants

What’s next

The San Juan County Sheriff's Office says they are continuing to investigate the case and are still taking tips from the public. They are hopeful that new information or forensic evidence could help them identify suspects in the double murder.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the pain and frustration felt by families when a violent crime goes unsolved, leaving them without closure or justice. It underscores the importance of thorough investigations and the need for the public to come forward with any information that could help provide answers and accountability.