Gallup, N.M., Nov 3, 2009 / 14:57 pm
Sister Marguerite Bartz, 64, was found dead on Sunday, Nov. 1 in St. Berard's Convent in Navajo, New Mexico by a colleague after she failed to show up for Mass that morning. Her death is being investigated as a murder by the FBI.
FBI officials believe that sometime between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, Sister Bartz was murdered.
Sister Bartz's beige colored Honda CR-V was reported missing but has since been found. Authorities have asked for any information relating to the investigation and have also stated that the subject(s) involved should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Diocese of Gallup, where the religious sister served, is not offering comment at this time as circumstances surrounding Sister Marguerite's death are still under investigation by the FBI.