Brian Edmonds was 16 when he was found fatally injured on State Road 68, just north of Espanola, New Mexico, on July 29, 2001. State Police responded to a call about 2:40 a.m. after someone discovered him in the southbound lanes. He was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital and later died from severe head trauma.

The cause of Brian’s injuries remains undetermined. It is unclear whether he was struck by a vehicle or suffered an assault. The night before his death he had attended a neighbor’s birthday party and was last seen walking home a short distance from where he was found. Despite extensive investigation, no definitive conclusions were reached and the case remains unsolved.

Anyone who knew Brian, saw him that night, or has information about what happened on State Road 68 is asked to come forward.