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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5296) and 7 other sources
Raymond T. Begay, a 41-year-old Native American man, was last seen on August 13, 2005, at the Navajo Shopping Center in Gamerco, New Mexico. He was reportedly seen by his common-law wife at 9:14 a.m. and has not been heard from since. Few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

Raymond was described as 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had several distinctive tattoos, including rabbit ears on his lower right calf, a peacock on his left forearm, and two hearts on his right forearm. His right pinky finger was permanently bent and unable to straighten. Despite efforts by law enforcement, no significant leads have surfaced, and Raymond's whereabouts remain unknown.

The McKinley County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. Raymond’s case highlights the broader challenges facing missing Indigenous persons cases, where resolution often remains elusive despite ongoing investigations.

Last Seen: Aug 13, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — New Mexico
UP8117 • Found Feb 15, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–40 vs 41
Race 100%Native American
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

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.