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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 20-30
from , New Mexico


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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

Mar 30, 1982

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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Case Description

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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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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP148976

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    75%Possible
    Irma Chavez
    Irma Chavez
    MP50274 • Missing since Jul 3, 1981 from Alpine, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 33%455 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 127 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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