Crownpoint, NM Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Fiorini

Name

Daniel Fiorini

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 30, 1976, the deceased body of daniel fiorini was found lying face down in a grassy area along the animas riverbank in the 3000 block of e. 2nd avenue. A passerby had located the body in the early morning while walking her dogs. Fiorini was a local transient known throughout the community. The cause of death was trauma to the head due to being severely beaten. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Manzanares

Name

Joe Manzanares

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Sleater

Name

Dennis Sleater

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 5, 1985, around 2200 hours, an unknown suspect entered the junction creek liquor store in the 2300 block of main avenue and killed the clerk, dennis sleater, by shooting him in the back. Sleater was in the basement of the business when he was shot and money was taken from two cash registers by the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Steele

Name

Irva Steele

Age

77

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 12, 1977, in the early evening, an officer was flagged down by a citizen next to the 14th street liquor store stating there was an unresponsive male lying on the floor in the liquor store. It was determined that the store clerk, irva steele, had been shot and killed while working at the store. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Tyler

Name

David Tyler

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 10, 1985, at 1538 hours, an officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of main avenue at the automatic transmission exchange where the deceased body of david tyler was located in the back of a utility trailer. Tyler's hands were bound behind his back and he had been beaten to death. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Walden

Name

Margaret Walden

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 19, 1982, the victims remains were located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. An autopsy indicated the victim had been strangled. Clothing: wrangler blue jeans, blue quilted mao/peasant style padded jacket, floral pattern, purple, yellow and blue. Purple halter top blouse and pink lace panties. Hollow heart shaped silver colored pendant. Horn shaped or chili pepper shaped pendant. The victim was later identified as margaret ann walden. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Simmons

Name

Stewart Simmons

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Kramer

Name

David Kramer

Age

20

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On may 28, 2005, david kramer was celebrating graduation weekend and was camping with a group of friends in the blanco basin area. When mr. Kramer's friends awoke the next morning, they found him missing. Mr. Kramer was likely intoxicated. After searching the area, they located signs that led to the possibility of mr. Kramer rolling off a large embankment and landing in the rito blanco river. Other information has been developed that indicates he may have left the campsite on his own. Mr. Kramer has not been seen or heard from since that night. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Rohner

Name

Georgia Rohner

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Georgia rohner was reported to have moved to california but never arrived. She was last seen in pagosa springs, colorado, on november 1st, 1986. Ms. Rohner was an employee and associate of a local businessman, james mymern. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

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cold-case-record__Redwine

Name

Dylan Redwine

Age

13

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Dylan was reported last seen in the 2300 block of county road 500, north of valleccito lake near bayfield, colorado in his home between 730 and 1130 in the morning of november 19, 2012. He may have been wearing a blue and white duke blue devil's baseball cap, black nike t-shirt, black basketball shorts and carrying a black hurley backpack. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the la plata county sheriff's office.

Agency

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Vest

Name

Odell Vest

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Odell vest went missing in july of 2000. He has not been heard from since. Odell was a member of the ute mountain indian tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the ute mountain tribal police department.

Agency

Federal Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Valdez

Name

Jesus Valdez

Age

74

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 3, 1989, officers responded to a residential fire at 462 east 2nd avenue. There were two people inside the burning residence when officers arrived. Officers were able to rescue vessie valdez from the burning home. However, they were unable to save jesus "Felix" valdez. It was soon determined the fire was intentionally set. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Burnite

Name

John Burnite

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 6, 1975 mr. Burnite had just returned to his residence. While seated in the front seat of his pickup truck parked in his driveway he was shot. Anyone with information is asked to contact the la plata county sheriff's office.

Agency

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Fuller

Name

Larry Fuller

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Larry fuller was walking down the street in ignacio on january 1, 2009 when he was shot and killed. Larry and his wife had been at the sidekick lounge earlier in the evening ringing in the new year. Anyone with information in this case is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

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cold-case-record__Whiteskunk

Name

Avery Whiteskunk

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Avery whiteskunk was reported missing on january 31, 2004 in montezuma county, colorado. Mr. Whiteskunk was a member of the ute mountain tribe. His remains were found on march 19, 2004 on the northern edge of the ute mountain indian reservation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the bureau of indian affairs - ute mountain, colorado.

Agency

Ute Mountain Tribal - US BIA

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cold-case-record__Lonebear

Name

Shannon Lonebear

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 4, 2006 shannon kayle tahlo lonebear was found deceased in her hotel room. She was a member of the choctaw tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the southern ute tribal police.

Agency

Southern Ute Tribal Police

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cold-case-record__Velasco

Name

Victoria Velasco

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 24, 2006 victoria scott velasco was found deceased near a roadway in ignacio, co. She was a member of the southern ute mountain indian tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the bureau of indian affairs - ute mountain tribal police.

Agency

Ute Mountain Tribal - US BIA

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cold-case-record__Israel

Name

Geraldine Israel

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 14, 2020 geraldine castilleja israel was killed in a hit and run accident on u.S. Highway 160, mile marker 491 in cortez, colorado. Geraldine was a member of the ute mountain indian tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the cortez police department.

Agency

Cortez Police Department

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cold-case-record__Stephenson

Name

Monte Stephenson

Age

56

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Monte dean stephenson went missing from durango, co on june 24, 2020. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the durango police department.

Agency

Durango Police Department

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

James Williams

Age

59

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

James williams has been missing since 2013. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the cortez police department.

Agency

Cortez Police Department

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cold-case-record__Lee

Name

Milton Lee

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the cortez police department.

Agency

Cortez Police Department

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cold-case-record__Hall

Name

Prestlie Hall

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Hall had been missing for one week prior to the report. According to his mother, hall had been going through a divorce and was very depressed. He has been known to abuse drugs and alcohol, and had spoken of suicide. None of hall's personal possessions are known to be missing. Mr. Hall may be armed and has previous arrests on weapon charges. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the la plata county sheriff's office.

Agency

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Acosta

Name

Alicia Acosta

Age

46

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On January 19, 2009, 46-year-old Alicia Acosta Was Killed While Inside Her Smoke Shop Business On Isleta Boulevard Sw. Two Young Males Entered The Business And After A Brief Conversation, One Of The Males Shot Alicia In Her Chest. She Later Died Of Her Injuries After Calling 9-1-1. The Motive Is Still Unknown. This Is An Active Investigation.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Garcia

Name

Betty Garcia

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On December 26, 1998, 34-year-old Betty Vigil Garcia Was Last Seen By Her Mother Inside The “drift In Lounge,” Located Near Coors Road Sw And Bridge Road Sw In Albuquerque. Weeks Later, Betty’s Mother Reported Her Missing To Police.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Otero

Name

Ernest Otero

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On August 13, 2003, The Daughter Of Ernest Otero Reported Her Father Missing. August 8, 2003, A Note Was Left By Ernest Saying He Was “going Away To Think.” Ernest Has Not Been Seen Or Communicated With Anyone In His Family Since August 11, 2003.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Ramirez

Name

Jesus Ramirez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On July 27, 1988, The Bodies Of Two Decomposed Males Were Discovered East Of North 14 Near The Bernalillo County Line. The Victims Were Later Identified As Jesus Ramirez And Andrew P. Mc Cumber. The Bodies Were Discovered By Individuals On A Picnic. Jesus Is From The State Of Texas, He Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rosenbaum-Lockhart

Name

Phyllis Rosenbaum-Lockhart

Age

44

Cause of Death

Injuries/Drowning

Info

On August 7, 2003, 44-year-old Phyllis Rosenbaum-lockhart Was Found Drowned In A Drainage Ditch Near The Water Treatment Plant At 4201 Second Street Sw In Albuquerque. Later In The Day, The Victim’s 1997 Mercury Was Found On Fire In A Field Off Wendell Road In The South Valley. Phyllis Was A Former Army Veteran Who Served As A Multilingual Interpreter.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Anaya

Name

Mark Anaya

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 12, 2002, Mark Anaya Was Shot While Sitting Inside A Vehicle Belonging To His Friend Anthony Garcia. The Two Were Seated Inside A Red Pontiac Firebird; Pulled Over In The 5400 Block Of Douglas Road Sw. Mark Died From A Gunshot Wound To The Head. Anthony Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Garcia

Name

Anthony Garcia

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 12, 2002, Anthony Garcia Was Shot While Sitting Inside His Vehicle With Friend Mark Anaya. The Two Were Seated Inside A Red Pontiac Firebird; Pulled Over In The 5400 Block Of Douglas Road Sw. Mark And Anthony Both Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Bernal

Name

Miguel Bernal

Age

51

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Miguel Bernal Was Last Seen By His Daughter The Morning Of May 31, 2005, He Was Walking Near Isleta And Rio Bravo. At The Time Of His Disappearance, Miguel Was 51 Years Old And Did Not Have A Stable Home Address.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Pedroso

Name

Fernando Pedroso

Age

39

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On December 20, 1999, Deputies Responded To A Shooting At 3313 La Junta Sw. Deputies Found The Body Of 39-year-old Fernando Pedroso At This Address With Multiple Gunshot Wounds, Which Caused His Death.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Ortega

Name

Charles Ortega

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Charles Dion Ortega Was Reported Missing By Family Members Who Last Saw Him The Morning Of February 21, 2003. Mr. Ortega Was Dismissed From His Job Due To Absence And Has Not Been Seen By His Landlord.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Calico

Name

Tara Calico

Age

19

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On September 20, 1988, At Approximately 9:00 A.M., 19-Year-old Tara Leigh Calico Left For Her Daily 17-mile Bike Ride On Old Highway 6, South Of The Rio Communities In Belen, Nm. Witnesses Confirm Seeing Tara Riding A Neon-pink Mountain Bike Just Before Noon. Within Two Miles Of Her Home, She And Her Bike Disappeared. If You Have Any Information Regarding This Case, Call The Valencia County Sheriff’s Department At (505) 866-2400 Or The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department (505)468-7225. You Can Also Send An Electronic Message Via The Bcsd Cold Case Web Page.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Flores

Name

Perfecto Flores

Age

69

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

On December 16, 1995, Several Children Found An Abandoned Vehicle In The 15000 Block Of Pajarito Road Sw. The Children Looked Inside A Closed Trunk And Discovered A Deceased Male. The Victim Was Identified As 69-year-old Perfecto Flores, Who Died Of Blunt Force Trauma To The Head.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Esteves

Name

Jose Esteves

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On December 5, 2002, Deputies Were Dispatched To The 6000 Block Of Niese Sw. The Body Of A Male Was Discovered In The Bed Of A Red 2000 Ford Truck. The Victim Was Identified As Jose Esteves, Who Died From Multiple Stab Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Lujan

Name

Marcus Lujan

Age

17

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On December 2, 1994 At Approximately 9:30 P.M., Deputies Were Dispatched To A Shooting In The 2400 Block Of Rio Bravo Boulevard Sw. Deputies Found 17 Year Old Marcus Lujan Shot And Killed By Suspects Who Fled In A Small White Vehicle.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Venegas

Name

Rocky Venegas

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

August 31, 1997, Deputies Were Dispatched To 2204 Mayflower Road Sw For A Possible Shooting At A Party. An 18 Year Old Male Identified As Rocky Venegas Was Found Unresponsive. He Was Transported To A Local Hospital Where He Died From A Gunshot Wound.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Padilla

Name

Daniel Padilla

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

August 8, 1986, 35 Year Old Daniel Clemente Padilla Was Found Dead Inside A Storage Shed Located At His Residence On Isleta Boulevard Sw. The Victim’s Body Showed Evidence Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds, Which Caused His Death.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Sanchez

Name

Raymond Sanchez

Age

39

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 24, 1987, A Body Was Found Buried In A Makeshift Grave At The Los Padillas Cemetery. The Victim Was Later Identified As 39 Year Old Raymond Sanchez, Who Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Gallegos

Name

Don Gallegos

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On March 11, 2009, The Body Of 25 Year Old Don Gallegos Was Discovered Submerged In An Irrigation Ditch In The 6800 Block Of Lagunitas Sw In Albuquerque. Medical Investigators Determined Don Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Chavez

Name

Debbie Chavez

Age

31

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On April 14, 1992, Deputies Went To 4104 Barcelona Road Sw In Albuquerque, To Check On The Well-being Of Debbie Chavez. Deputies Discovered The Body Of 31 Year Old Chavez Inside Her Home. She Suffered From Multiple Stab Wounds And Was Pronounced Dead At The Scene.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rodriguez

Name

Tony Rodriguez

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

August 22, 2002, 48 Year Old Tony Rodriguez Was Found Dead Inside His Trailer At 4301 Blake Sw #61. Tony Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Turrieta

Name

Eric Turrieta

Age

20

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On December 31, 1998, 20 Year Old Eric Turrieta Was Found Dead On The Corner Of Marcelino Sw And Sanchez In Albuquerque. Eric Died From A Stab Wound To The Chest.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Guerrero

Name

Eddie Guerrero

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 24, 1999, 20 Year Old Eddie Guerrero And His Sister Lisa Guerrero Were Both Shot. The Two Were Parked In The 200 Block Of Sunny Slope Rd. Sw. Lisa Died At The Scene. Eddie Was Transported To A Hospital Where He Died Days Later.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Guerrero

Name

Lisa Guerrero

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 24, 1999, 30 Year Old Lisa Guerrero And Her 20 Year Old Brother Eddie Guerrero Were Both Shot. The Two Were Parked In The 200 Block Of Sunny Slope Rd. Sw. Lisa Was Pronounced Dead At The Scene, She Died Of Multiple Gunshot Wounds. Her Brother Eddie Was Transported To A Local Hospital Where He Died From Multiple Gunshot Wounds 4 Days Later.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Moore-Downing

Name

Alice Moore-Downing

Age

41

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On January 10, 1989, A Woman’s Body Was Discovered Off A Dirt Road At East Highway Nm 333. The Body Was Later Identified As 41-year Old Alice Moore-downing, Who Died Of Multiple Stab Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Hernandez

Name

Joseph Hernandez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On June 22, 1996, Victim Joseph Hernandez Was Transported To A Local Hospital After Being Shot Outside The Drift In Lounge. Suspects Fled The Initial Crime Scene In An 80’s Blazer Or Bronco Style Suv. Joseph Hernandez Died From His Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Cauley

Name

Joe Cauley

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On November 28, 1993, Deputies Were Dispatched To A Home Where 20 Year Old Joe Cauley Was Shot When A Fight Erupted During A House Party. Joe Was Transported To A Local Hospital Where He Later Died Of His Injuries.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Gonzales

Name

Carolyn Gonzales

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On October 15, 1990 The Body Of Carolyn S. Gonzales Was Found Stabbed Multiple Times And Laying In An Irrigation Drain In The 500 Block Of Barr Avenue Sw.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Saavedra

Name

Robert Saavedra

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

April 5, 1995, 25 Year Old Robert Saavedra Aka “spanky” Was Shot As He Walked With A Friend On Rosendo Garcia Sw. It Is Believed The Shots Were Fired From A Vehicle. Robert Was Transported To A Local Hospital Where He Died.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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