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David Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chacon, New Mexico on Mar 10, 1980

Victim Details

Jan 9, 2013

Nov 1, 2019

David

Chavez

68

22

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 10, 1980

Chacon

New Mexico

Mora County

22385

Mora County Sheriff's Office

Mora

New Mexico

Mora County

87732

Amos Espinoza

Sheriff

PO Box Mora, New Mexico

5753872222

County

Law Enforcement

http://countyofmora.com/countysheriff

08-091497

Mora County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18657) and 11 other sources
David Chavez, a 22-year-old man from Chacon, New Mexico, was last seen on March 10, 1980. His disappearance has remained a mystery for decades, with very few details available about the circumstances surrounding the day he went missing. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and his family to uncover what may have happened, there have been no significant leads or breakthroughs in the case.

At the time of his disappearance, Chavez was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5'9" tall. He was a resident of Chacon, a small, tight-knit community in northern New Mexico, and his sudden disappearance shocked those who knew him. Given the lack of evidence and leads, his case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any new information that could help bring answers to his family.

Over the years, his family has continued to hope for closure, but Chavez's case, like many cold cases in rural areas, faces challenges due to the passage of time and the remote nature of the area. The case remains open, and law enforcement encourages anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Mar 10, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • David F. Chavez - The Charley Project
  • The Pecos Triangle: Where People Are Swallowed Whole -
  • Disappeared, Just a Car Left Behind - The Land of Entrapment
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • David F Chavez - New Mexico Missing Person
  • NM - David Chavez, 22, Chacon, 10 March 1980 | Websleuths
  • News Flash • Chavez, David - Homicide - Jefferson County
  • [PDF] David Chavez, Jr. - Census.gov
  • Missing my friend David Chavez . https://www.facebook.com/groups ...
  • 1980 Chavez, David 1980 NM - PorchlightUSA - Tapatalk

    • 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 — Rural, New Mexico
    UP9791 • Found Oct 12, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
    UP9792 • Found Aug 17, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 78%194 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Denver, Colorado
    UP7163 • Found Oct 16, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%251 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 90%136 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4607 • Found Dec 21, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 25–29 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 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 the unidentified case.

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