Convicted murderer killed second victim 16 days after release in Arizona, feds say

Sacramento Bee ^ | May 30, 2025 | Paloma Chavez

[artichokegrower]

A 47-year-old man is going to prison after he was accused of fatally shooting a man in Arizona, federal officials said. Sixteen days after Clifton Nez Hamalowa was released from prison in 2020 after serving time connected to a murder charge, he shot Richard Olds to death, accoridng to a sentencing memorandum filed May 22 in district court.

[artichokegrower]

In the sentencing memo, prosecutors said Clifton Nez Hamalowa “is considered a career offender because of his lengthy history of violence.” In 1991, Clifton Nez Hamalowa stabbed his mother with a butcher knife, according to the memo. Then in 1999, he stabbed a man to death during an argument and later threatened his mother when she said she was going to turn him in, the document said.

Between 1999 and 2000 while serving time, Clifton Nez Hamalowa stabbed another inmate, the memo said.

Just doesn’t seem like a nice guy

[17th Miss Regt]

You don’t know what he has been going through! He isn’t from Arizona! His mother has cancer and he has to take care of her. He is late for work!

[chajin]

Pima. His wife and brother got accessory and will join him in the big house.

“Nothing to see here. Trumpis destroying America!”

[shelterguy]

“””Between 1999 and 2000 while serving time, Clifton Nez Hamalowa stabbed another inmate, the memo said.”””

Keep the knives away from this dude.

[Flaming Conservative]

Between 1999 and 2000 while serving time, Clifton Nez Hamalowa stabbed another inmate, the memo said.

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Why was he let out of prison?? (of course, there is an off chance that he was defending himself in the prison situation, but still!)

[faucetman]

NO PAROLE for violent criminals. Ya know, crimes like MURDER!

Do the crime do the time.

Its time to make all crimes have mandatory sentences. Take the power away from these squishy judges and prosecutors.

NO MORE PLEA DEALS! No more concurrent sentences. Do 5 crimes, serve time for FIVE!

Treat juveniles as adults! You do an “adult” crime, do the “adult” time.

Create good paying construction jobs, BUILD MORE PRISONS!

[know.your.why]

Imagine that...

[TheDon]

This is why convicted murders should be executed.

[desertsolitaire]

Are prisoners allowed knives for self defence? That seems like some would take advantage and not just use them for self defence. You could make them promise but still, some might not keep their word.

[Sirius Lee]

He isn’t from Arizona!

Correct. According to the new demoncrap definition he’s a “Maryland Man”.

[twyn1]

But, he looks so.... nice! (??) Just love!! those face tattoos!! I’m sure he’s truly sorry for all the fuss and will behave, he just needs more hugs & understanding people supporting him.

[Dr. Sivana]

Correct. According to the new demoncrap definition he’s a “Maryland Man”.

Actually, he is as Arizona as they come.

(from perplexity.ai)
Clifton Nez Hamalowa is repeatedly identified as a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which is a federally recognized Native American tribe in Arizona. The use of "Nez" as a surname is also notable, as it is a common Navajo (Diné) surname, though the context here is specifically tied to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that "Nez Hamalowa" is an American Indian name, specifically associated with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

[Vaduz]

Yes no wonder inbreeding tests need to be made.

[Valpal1]

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome from the rez.

[bobbo666]

And bozos are always questioning the effectiveness of the death penalty.

[Fledermaus]

IMO anyone involved in his release should be charged with manslaughter.