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Case Description

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On May 2, 1972, Special Deputy Sheriff Travis Haynes of the Quay County Sheriff's Department in Tucumcari, New Mexico, responded to a call for assistance from a local rancher regarding two stranded motorists. At the time, Haynes was working in his store when he received the request for help. Upon arrival, he encountered the two individuals and departed with them in his vehicle.

After an extended period without communication, Deputy Haynes's wife became concerned and contacted the sheriff ...Read More

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Victim Details

Travis Haynes

Male

White / Caucasian

Tucumcari

NM

1972-05-02

Travis

Haynes

Yes

04/28/2026