Leonel Gonzales was 29 when his life ended in Albuquerque on May 15, 1994. His body was found in an irrigation ditch near Pajarito Road and Coors Road SW; investigators determined the cause of death was a small caliber gunshot wound to the head.

Gonzales had been at a small party on Pajarito Road earlier that evening, which is believed to be the last place he was seen alive. When his body was discovered his white 1978 Ford F-100 truck was missing from the scene.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests were ever made; the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office now treats the case as a cold case. The circumstances of his final hours and the motive for the killing remain unknown.

If anyone knew Leonel, attended that party, saw his truck, or has information about his final movements, please come forward.