Woman Accused of Keeping Teen In Chicken Coop Is Shot to Death, Police Seek ‘Person of Interest’

Now, authorities are seeking the public’s help finding a person of interest in Madrid’s murder … but the public wants no part of it, after horrific allegations of abuse were released earlier this month.

The investigation into Madrid and Jackson began in September 2024, after Child Protective Services reached out to the Farmington Police Department with “concerns for a child’s welfare.” Per police, “reports indicated the child had been locked in a chicken coop for extended periods and exposed to extreme weather conditions.”

The child, who is described as a 15-year-old girl, was removed from the home — and, on February 18, 2025, Madrid and Jackson were arrested and charged with 14 felony counts, including child abuse and conspiracy to commit child abuse.

According to the Durango Herald, the victim is the daughter of Jackson, who is Madrid’s boyfriend.

Per the arrest affidavit, the teen was confined to a chicken coop and “required to wear earmuffs and a blindfold” while forced to stand from about 5AM to 10PM every day. She was allegedly only given a package of ramen noodles, withheld water and allowed to use the bathroom only twice a day.

In text messages from Madrid, she allegedly told Jackson, “I wish that bitch was dead with her mom. She is a horrible human.”

The teen also allegedly told police her father once put a gun against her head and said “he didn’t mind killing someone … it was no different from killing an animal.”

On Wednesday, February 26th — eight days after their arrests — police were called to a residence about a shooting.

Upon their arrival, police said they found Madrid had been shot. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Per police, “officers canvassed the area for the suspect; however, investigators believe the individual left the area prior to police arrival.”

Authorities released video from the scene showing someone they call “a person of interest” in her death. Per police, he was seen in the area on a bicycle.

No arrests have been made in relation to the homicide, with police saying a homicide investigation remains active and ongoing. Jackson, however, was arrested Wednesday morning on a failure-to-comply warrant.

No other details about the warrant have been revealed.

In social media posts, police have urged anyone with information or video surveillance from the area to contact them. In the comments, however, locals have made it pretty clear they have no intention to help.

“What’s inside the red circle? I don’t see anything,” quipped one person, while another added, “We the public did NOT see anything in this case.”

“Whoever did this did what we all wished we could do,” read another comment, as similar messages included, “Not going to say she deserved it, but…”, “We aren’t helping anyone look for anybody in this case” and “So … can we all agree that this post should be taken down? FPD the public won’t help sorry.”

Another concluded: “Lesson learned. DON’T LOCK YOUR KIDS IN A CHICKEN COOP.”