Brian Dene Runnels was 42 when he was last seen on or about October 16, 2014, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A well-known local athlete and community worker, Runnels had been active in coaching and several jobs, and was remembered for his infectious smile and generosity.

Skeletal remains found near the George Shoup Relief Route on April 22, 2020, were later identified as Runnels, and investigators concluded he had been murdered. Two days after the discovery, authorities arrested Brett J. Roark and charged him with murder and tampering with evidence. Roark told investigators that another man — not publicly identified — shot Runnels in the chest at Runnels’ home and that Roark helped dispose of the body and clean the scene. A second person has been mentioned but has not been charged as of these developments.

Does anyone have information about Runnels’ movements in October 2014 or about the people he associated with in Carlsbad at that time?