Suspect arrested in death of New Mexico nun

Suspect arrested in death of New Mexico nun

(CNN) -- An arrest has been made in the case of a nun who was found slain in her convent earlier this week, federal authorities in New Mexico said Thursday.

Darrin Jones of the FBI's Albuquerque, New Mexico, office said the arrest was made early Thursday morning. No further details were released.

The body of Sister Marguerite Bartz, 64, was found Sunday in her convent in Navajo, New Mexico, in a remote area of the Four Corners region, according to Lee Lamb, communications director for the diocese. Her home had been broken into and her car stolen, Lamb said. The car was found Tuesday.

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