Taos Pueblo, NM Area Cold Cases

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
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
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
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
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