Floyd, NM Area Cold Cases

Name

Christopher Carson

Age

83

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Christopher kit carson was last seen in fowler, colorado on june 15, 1994. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fowler police department.

Agency

Fowler Police Department

Name

Salvador Munoz

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 21, 1998, the body of salvador munoz was found in the king arroyo river between 4th and 5th street. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the la junta police department

Agency

La Junta Police Department

Name

Barbara Bradley

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 30, 1978, barbara bradley was located deceased. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Duffy

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

Name

William Hanks

Age

55

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Ronald Jaramillo

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office or the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Charles Duke

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Charles duke was last seen in la junta, co on august 16, 2003. He and a companion, pam eddings, were traveling in a blue and gray minivan in the vogel canyon area of la junta. According to eddings, the van became high-centered and they decided to abandon it and walk back to town. Eddings said she was unable to make the trip and mr. Duke left her at around noon and went for help; he never arrived home and has never been heard from again. A rancher eventually found eddings and took her back to la junta. An extensive search on foot and by air failed to find charles duke. In late september 2003, six weeks after mr. Duke's disappearance, a residence he owned which was occupied by his niece and her family caught on fire after an explosion which was determined to be arson. The fire has not been connected to mr. Duke's disappearance and his case remains unsolved. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the otero county sheriff's office.

Agency

Otero County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gloria Rocha

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ms. Rocha and a girlfriend went to a bar in rocky ford. Ms. Rocha was last seen leaving the bar around closing time with two men she had been sitting with. Ms. Rocha was discovered three days later in a field a quarter mile east of the highway. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the otero county sheriff's office.

Agency

Otero County Sheriff's Office

Name

Darlene Culberth

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while in the local vfw lodge where they worked darlene culberth and her husband robert were shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

Name

Robert Culberth

Age

70

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while at the local vfw lodge where he worked with his wife darlene, robert culberth was shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

Name

Yvonne Mestas

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On november, 1, 1982, 15 year old yvonne mestas was last seen at her high school in the company of a juvenile female. She has not been seen since. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the rocky ford police department.

Agency

Rocky Ford Police Department

Name

Victoria Sanchez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

15 year old victoria sanchez was last seen on november 1, 1982 in rocky ford, colorado. She voluntarily left with a female companion who is also still missing. Victoria suffered from a broken elbow and has a surgical scar on her left arm which runs from the wrist to the inside of her elbow. Her nickname is vicki. (second and third photos are age progression.) anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the rocky ford police department.

Agency

Rocky Ford Police Department

Name

Jolene Romero

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 13, 1994, jolene elizabeth romero was found deceased in alley "A", between church and plum streets, in the 200 block of commercial street in trinidad, colorado. An investigation into this incident determined ms. Romero's death was a result of a homicide. A criminal investigation has been conducted and no suspect(s) have been identified. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the trinidad police department.

Agency

Trinidad Police Department

Name

Byron Bacus

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Bent County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jack Gordon

Age

77

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On october 2, 2008, jack gordon left his apartment on miranda street in fort garland in a 1994 chevrolet, license number 762jam. The intended destination was a 5-acre homesite under construction on the southeast end of luke road, in the sangre de cristo ranches. His vehicle was found at the luke road homesite with no physical trace of mr. Gordon. He has not been seen since. Mr. Gordon is known to have severe vertigo, which causes his body to lock up and become immobile. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, faded blue jeans, light-colored moccasin-style loafers, and glasses. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the costilla county sheriff's office.

Agency

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Name

Angelica Sandoval

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

The alamosa police department is investigating the disappearance of 21-year old angelica sandoval, of alamosa, colorado. On 2/23/2011 at approximately 2348 hours, officers from the alamosa police department responded to 715 13th street in reference to a missing person report. Through investigation and statements made by friends and family members, officers determined that ms. Sandoval arrived home from doing laundry at approximately 2150 hours. She took a load of items into her residence, went back outside to finish unloading her vehicle, and did not return. She has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the alamosa police department.

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Rebecca Bates

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 2, 1986, rebecca bates was found deceased in her residence. There were signs of a disturbance at the residence. The suspect(s) responsible for the death of ms. Bates have yet to be identified and charged for the crime. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the trinidad police department.

Agency

Trinidad Police Department

Name

Casey Berry

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On february 14, 2007 casey berry was last seen at approximately 9:00 am leaving his residence with a friend, duane kulakofsky. Berry usually wore worn jeans, a t-shirt with a flannel shirt over it, and a beanie or beret. He often wore a beaded hemp necklace. Berry was driving a smaller blue or brown mazda pick-up. He was traveling to taos, new mexico to look for work. The vehicle has not been recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the costilla county sheriff's office.

Agency

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nicholas Dolce

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Subject is wanted for the may 2, 1986 homicide of his mother rebecca bates. This homicide occurred at 218 e johnson in trinidad. Dolce has not been seen or heard from since september 2, 1986. Dolce's aliases include: nick dolce; richard jake dankert; edward d bear; nick dolsi; ed valica; edward valica; marty whitehorse; eli velasquez; nick sanchez; john mcgregor; amos a maes; nicholas dulce; edward dale valicia. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to please contact the trinidad police department.

Agency

Trinidad Police Department

Name

Lela Buhr

Age

60

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday, april 7, 1993, lela buhr was found deceased in her home located at 19098 cr 16.2, la jara, in conejos county, colorado. It is believed ms. Buhr may have interrupted a hom invasion robbery. Ms. Buhr's car was found at 500 s. Main street, la jara, colorado which used to be skinner's dry cleaners. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

Name

Dena Candelario

Age

36

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Dena was last seen on august 16, 2004 by her ex-husband. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the pueblo police department.

Agency

Pueblo Police Department

Name

Reyes Casanova-Molina

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Tommy Harrell

Age

77

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Trinidad Police Department

Name

Matthew Griggs

Age

46

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

It is believed that matthew griggs went missing or around june 26, 2019. Mr. Griggs was last seen I nthe trinidad area. He has not been seen since. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas County Sheriff's Office

Name

Deborah Reid

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 4, 1997, 34 year old deborah reid was reported missing by her sister and ex-husband. Mrs. Reid's body was found on august 14, 1997. The date of death is not exact due to severe decomposition. Cause of death could not be determined. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

Name

Samera Kachacubt

Age

65

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Samera was last seen on 03/06/2019. She has not been seen or heard from since. If anyone has any information, please contact alamosa police department.

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Louis Deherrera

Age

18

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Louis deherrera was last seen in san francisco, co in the cielo vista ranches area on august 4, 2013. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and brown pants. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the costilla county sheriff's office.

Agency

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Name

Taylor Sparks

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Taylor sparks was last seen in rocky ford, colorado with her father. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the rocky ford police department.

Agency

Rocky Ford Police Department

Name

Richard Oden

Age

73

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Richard oden was last seen on july 21, 2019 in walsenburg, colorado. He went for a walk and never returned. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the huerfano county sheriff's office.

Agency

Huerfano County Sheriff's Office

Name

Derrek Yoshum

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Derrek yoshum was last seen in casper, wy on april 11, 2020, however his residence is in manzanola, co. He was last seen wearing a black hat, a dark wyoming cowboy shirt, and blue jeans. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact otero county sheriff's office.

Agency

Otero County Sheriff's Office

Name

Christopher John

Age

51

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Christopher st john was last seen on february 19, 2021. He was wearing blue jeans, brown work boots and a long sleeved shirt. Mr. St. John is a member of the lone pine paiute-shoshone tribe. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the bent county sheriff's office.

Agency

Bent County Sheriff's Office

Name

Felicia Fellow

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on january 1st, 2010. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the rocky ford police department.

Agency

Rocky Ford Police Department

Name

David Shier

Age

81

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on february 11th, 2022. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the las animas county sheriff's office.

Agency

Las Animas Police Department

Name

Michael Walczak

Age

62

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On december 16, 2004, 62 year old michael walczak disappeared from his home during the middle of winter. There was several feet of snow on the ground at the time. His wallet, eyeglasses, jacket, boots, and truck were all found at his residence. His dog was also found wandering near his home. Mr. Walczak has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the costilla county sheriff's office.

Agency

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gilbert Rivera

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Arnetta Montgomery

Age

64

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

The victim was found stabbed to death in her apartment.

Agency

Denver PD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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