Date of Discovery: July 2, 2005
Location of Discovery: Deming, Luna County, New Mexico
Estimated Date of Death: Hours prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 20-30 years old
Race: Biracial, White, Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 4'8" Measured
Weight: 110 lbs
Hair Color: Black, 8" long over crown
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Blue sweatshirt; blue jeans; underwear; shoes
Jewelry: Post earrings with white beads or stones
Additional Personal Items: 10 Mexican coins
The decedent was found on a makeshift litter in the middle of a dirt road near an exit off I-10 near Gage. She is believed to be a migrant who was crossing the desert from Mexico and died from heat exhaustion.
Agency Name: Luna County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 575-546-2655
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: Unknown
Agency Name: NM Office of the Medical Investigator
Agency Contact Person: Terry Coker
Agency Phone Number: Unknown
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 2005-03564
Agency Name: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Agency Contact Person: Peter Loomis, Forensic Odontologist
Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
Agency E-Mail: Unknown
Agency Case Number: 2005-03564
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 5233
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Albuquerque Journal - Jul. 15, 2005
Added: 07/16/2022; Last Updated: 07/16/2022
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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