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Jose Farfan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Apr 26, 1976

Victim Details

Dec 3, 2019

Nov 3, 2022

Jose

Farfan

86

36

64 inches

64 inches

145 lbs

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 26, 1976

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

Unknown

67759

Albuquerque Police Department

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

87102

Rich Lewis

Detective

400 Roma Avenue NW, New Mexico

5057682020

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cabq.gov/police

110016442

Albuquerque Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP62083) and 7 other sources
Jose Farfan, age 36, was last seen on April 26, 1976, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His disappearance has been the subject of various investigations and controversies over the years. According to reports, Farfan was allegedly involved in a case where two Albuquerque police officers, Robert Earl Davis and Robert Todd Hobson, were implicated in his murder. Farfan had been taken into police custody on misdemeanor charges, but after his release, it is believed the officers kidnapped him, drove him to a remote location in the Sandia Mountains, and killed him. His body was left in an arroyo, and there were claims of foul play and a cover-up by the Albuquerque Police Department.

The case remained unsolved for decades, but in 2016, Farfan’s family filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging wrongful death and a cover-up. The lawsuit was based on a confession from one of the officers, which indicated that Farfan had been murdered shortly after his release from custody. Despite these claims, much of the evidence related to the case had disappeared over the years, adding to the complexity of the investigation. The case has drawn attention due to its connections to police corruption and alleged cover-ups in the 1970s.
Last Seen: Apr 26, 1976

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Top court hears suit against police in man's 1976 disappearance
  • The feds are investigating APD officers. What are ... - City Desk ABQ
  • Court hears suit against police in man's 1976 disappearance
  • Welcome to Crime Stoppers' Corner - The Cape Breton Spectator
  • Jose Farfan - New Mexico Missing Person
  • Jose Farfan Missing Person Flyer | Albuquerque, NM - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Placitas, New Mexico
    UP145528 • Found Jul 17, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
    UP8202 • Found Jan 4, 2002
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Flagstaff, Arizona - unidentified case UP10699
    John Doe — Flagstaff, Arizona
    UP10699 • Found Dec 1, 1976
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–40 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 47%283 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
    UP148290 • Found Aug 2, 1980
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 30–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen

    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 the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone here looked into the alleged cover-up involving Jose Farfan's disappearance? I'm... ...Read More
    06/18/2024
    Does anyone else have any information about the details surrounding the alleged confession by one of... ...Read More
    04/01/2023

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