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The decedent was found under some trees about 81 feet north of the westbound lane of I-40 at approximately 42.2 mile marker.
Date Found: 1982-03-30

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Victim Details

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

51779

1982-01870

Adult

20

30

71877

64 inches

116 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Female

1982-03-30

New Mexico

McKinley County

No

51012

New Mexico State Police

Gallup

New Mexico

McKinley County

4200 East Highway 66, , Gallup, New Mexico

5058639353

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.sp.nm.gov/

Brown

Hair is dark brown to black and slightly wavy. It is approximately 16 cm long.

Brown

Brown

  • Piercing: Well-healed earlobe piercings.
  • Scar/mark: There are spotty, poorly defined, flat, tan-brown hyperpigmented lesions irregularly dotted across the back of the arms. At least 10 on each arm.

  • Clothing: Pink, blue, white, and light green, synthetic short-sleeved top with a design of fruit and flowers
  • Clothing: White, moderately worn, bra.
  • Clothing: Red synthetic material trousers with an elastic waistband.
  • Clothing: A pair of white athletic socks
  • Footwear: A pair of tan to brown and dark brown jogging-style shoes. The shoes are made of nylon-like material and suede/leather. The soles are yellow-brown and made of neoprene rubber.
  • Jewelry: A serpentine, silvery to gold-colored metal chain.


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