Date of Discovery: May 28, 2001
Location of Discovery: Sandoval County, New Mexico
Estimated Date of Death: 1995-2001
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton.
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 50-64 years old
Race: Unknown
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Light brown/auburn
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Hikers came across bones sticking out of ground. Contacted law enforcement, and the bones were excavated with an anthropologist. Skeletal remains located in shallow grave with lime poured over in layers. Anthropologist believed that the skull that was located did not match the mandible and that there may be two different persons. Area described as forest area.
Agency Name: Sandoval County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Sheriff Jesse James Casaus
Agency Phone Number: 505-867-7526
Agency E-Mail: sheriffs_office(at)sandovalcountynm.gov
Agency Case Number: 01-919
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 8365
Added: 07/17/2022; Last Updated: 8/2/2022
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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