Cannon AFB, NM Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Carson

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

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cold-case-record__Munoz

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

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cold-case-record__Duke

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

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cold-case-record__Rocha

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

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cold-case-record__Culberth

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

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cold-case-record__Culberth

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

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cold-case-record__Mestas

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

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cold-case-record__Sanchez

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

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cold-case-record__Bacus

Name

Byron Bacus

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Bent County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Reid

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

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cold-case-record__Sparks

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

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cold-case-record__Yoshum

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

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cold-case-record__John

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

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cold-case-record__Fellow

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

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cold-case-record__Shier

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

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cold-case-record__Rogers

Name

Steven Rogers

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Steven rogers was reported missing on march 18th, 1991. He has not been heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the crowley county sheriff's office.

Agency

Crowley County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Montgomery

Name

Arnetta Montgomery

Age

64

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

The victim was found stabbed to death in her apartment.

Agency

Denver PD

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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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cold-case-record__Kelly

Name

Thomas Kelly

Age

38

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On May 19, 1993, Gunshots Were Heard Near The 6900 Block Of 2nd Street Nw. Police Found The Store Clerk, 38-year-old Thomas Kelly Lying In The Doorway Of The News Stand Store. The Victim Was Transported To A Local Hospital Where He Later Died From Multiple Gunshot Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Gallegos

Name

Larry Gallegos

Age

17

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

The Body Of 17-year-old Larry Gallegos Was Discovered In An Open Field Near The 100 Block Of Prosperity Road Se. Larry Died Of Blunt Force Trauma To The Head. This Location Was Near A Playground Where Teens Would “hang Out” At Night.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Joseph Jones

Age

33

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Deputies Were Dispatched To Nm Highway #14 Near Mile Post 8 For A Homicide. The Body Of A Partially Nude Male Was Discovered By A Passerby Driving North On Nm Highway 14. The Victim Was Later Identified As 33-year-old Joseph Jones, Who Died Of A Gunshot Wound.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Najera

Name

Jacob Najera

Age

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

On October 7, 2007, Jacob Najera Attended A Party In The 1800 Block Of Sausalito Drive Sw. He Was Intoxicated And Was Assaulted By Several People At The Party. He Was Found Unconscious In A Neighbor’s Yard The Next Day. Jacob Died In May Of 2008 From His Injuries.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Perry

Name

Tyra Perry

Age

16

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

The Body Of 16-year-old Tyra Perry Was Found In A Remote Area In The Sandia Mountains. Tyra Was Last Seen Alive On December 28, 1987. Witnesses Reported A Male Forcing Tyra Into A Large White Vehicle; At A Store Near The 3800 Block Of East Central. Tyra Perry Was Pregnant At The Time Of Her Death, She And Her Fetus Died Of Multiple Stab Wounds.

Agency

Bernalillo County Sheriff

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