La Jara, NM Area Cold Cases
Name
Daniel FioriniAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Joe ManzanaresAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the durango police department.Agency
Durango Police Department
Name
Dennis SleaterAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Irva SteeleAge
77Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
David TylerAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Margaret WaldenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Stewart SimmonsAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
David KramerAge
20Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Georgia RohnerAge
37Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Christopher HarveyAge
14Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On july 11, 1984, 14 year old christopher harvey disappeared from a summer home 17 miles northwest of pagosa springs, colorado. Mr. Harvey was last seen wearing a brown plaid shirt, blue jeans, and nike hiking shoes. Mr. Harvey was known to wear a western style leather belt with "Chris" on the buckle. (the second image is an age progression image of mr. Harvey at age 36, third image is age-progressed to 42 years). Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the hinsdale county sheriff's office.Agency
Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office
Name
William BeamanAge
54Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office
Name
Dylan RedwineAge
13Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Jack GordonAge
77Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 SandovalAge
22Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Casey BerryAge
25Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Lela BuhrAge
60Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Jesus ValdezAge
74Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Jacqueline JonesAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 26, 2014, jacqueline amber jones was found dead as a home in monte vista. The boyfriend reports that she hung herself. Upon police arrival the victim was found on the floor, not hanging. The witness reports the victim hung herself with an extension cord from the closet door. Outside experts were hired to review the available evidence. Upon completion of that review the coroner modified the cause and manner of death to undetermined instead of suicide. Investigation into this case continues. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the monte vista police department.Agency
Monte Vista Police Department
Name
Reyes Casanova-MolinaAge
74Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Agency
Alamosa Police Department
Name
John BurniteAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Larry FullerAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Samera KachacubtAge
65Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 DeherreraAge
18Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Shannon LonebearAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Monte StephensonAge
56Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Michael WalczakAge
62Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Prestlie HallAge
25Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Name
Gilbert RiveraAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the alamosa police department.Agency
Alamosa Police Department
Name
Brian EdmondsAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Brian Edmonds Was Last Seen At A Neighbor’s Birthday Party The Night Before He Was Found On The Highway. He Was Found With Major Head Trauma And Died Later That Day. The Manner Of Death Remains Undetermined.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Cindy RiveraAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Cindy Rivera, Aka “tig,” Was Last Seen At 405 Peggy Lane In Las Vegas, New Mexico. She Disappeared Under Suspicious Circumstances And Is Believed To Be Endangered. She Was Last Seen Wearing Pink Silk Pajama Pants And A White Spaghetti-strap Shirt. A $50,000 Reward Is Available For Information Leading To Her Location.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Earl GonzalesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Earl Gonzales And His Daughter, Clarissa Gonzales, Were Found Violently Murdered Inside Their Home. They Were Last Seen Alive On September 1, 1999. No Suspects Have Been Identified.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Clarissa GonzalesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Earl Gonzales And His Daughter, Clarissa Gonzales, Were Found Violently Murdered Inside Their Home. They Were Last Seen Alive On September 1, 1999. No Suspects Have Been Identified.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Deputy Juan OrtizAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Deputy Juan Ortiz Was Shot And Killed In Retaliation For Killing A Suspect Who Pointed A Gun At Him. He Was Due To Resign From The Department The Following Day.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Teal PittingtonAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Teal Pittington Was Last Seen Alive On Aug. 15, 1984, In The Parking Lot Of A Cerrillos Road Variety Store. Her Remains Were Discovered Months Later In A Culvert About A Mile South Of The New Mexico Girls Ranch On U.S. 285 South Of Lamy, Nm. Investigators Say She Was Strangled With Her Own Bra.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Yvonne MartinezAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On October 11, 2003, The New Mexico State Police Criminal Investigations Section Was Called Upon To Investigate An Apparent Homicide Just North Of Espanola, Nm. A Passerby Riding His Four-wheeler Located A Body Of A Deceased Female Who Was Partially Unclothed And Lying Face Up.Agency
New Mexico State Police
Name
Fritz Vialpando IIIAge
20Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Taos County Sheriff's Department
Name
Scott LloydAge
22Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Santa Fe Police Department
Name
Alicia AcostaAge
46Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 GarciaAge
34Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 OteroAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 RamirezAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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-LockhartAge
44Cause of Death
Injuries/DrowningInfo
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 AnayaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 GarciaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 BernalAge
51Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 PedrosoAge
39Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 OrtegaAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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
Tara CalicoAge
19Cause of Death
MissingInfo
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 FloresAge
69Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
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 EstevesAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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