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Roy Bluebird Missing Person Case

Last seen in Vanderwagen, New Mexico on May 12, 1987

Victim Details

Mar 5, 2010

Mar 19, 2024

Roy

Bluebird

70

31

67 inches

165 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

May 12, 1987

Vanderwagen

New Mexico

McKinley County

Yes

8235

McKinley County Sheriff's Office

Gallup

New Mexico

McKinley County

87301

Anthony Ashley

Investigator

300 B West Nizhoni Boulevard, New Mexico

5058631410

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.co.mckinley.nm.us/165/Sheriffs-Office

M-015-020

Sep 29, 1987

McKinley County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5295) and 12 other sources
On May 12, 1987, 31-year-old Roy Thomas Bluebird was released from the Gallup Municipal Jail in Gallup, New Mexico. He was seen later that day in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, a small community located south of Gallup. After this last sighting, Roy was never seen or heard from again. His case has since gone cold, leaving his family and investigators with many unanswered questions. There is very little information available regarding the specific details of his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Roy was described as a Native American male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5'7" and weighed approximately 165 pounds. He had several distinguishing marks, including a scar above his navel, a scar on his right cheek, and cigarette burn scars on his forearms. There are conflicting reports about the clothing he was last seen wearing. One account describes him in a brown short-sleeved t-shirt and brown pants, while another states he was wearing a grey or white sport t-shirt with faded Wrangler jeans. He was also said to be wearing brown "Dingo" cowboy boots.

Decades have passed since Roy Bluebird vanished, and his case remains an unsolved and painful mystery for his loved ones. The McKinley County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency, and they can be reached at 505-863-1410 with any information. His disappearance is listed as "involuntary," suggesting that foul play is suspected. The lack of significant leads over the years has been a source of ongoing anguish for his family. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace after being released from custody, with very few details to aid in the search. Despite the passage of time, hope for answers and resolution persists.
Last Seen: May 12, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (12)

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  • Roy Bluebird | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 5257DMNM - Roy Thomas Bluebird - Doe Network
  • Roy Thomas Bluebird - The Charley Project
  • MMIP: Roy Thomas Bluebird Missing FromVanderwagen
  • Indian Country's Missing | Facebook - Facebook
  • Roy Thomas Bluebird has been missing from Vanderwagen, New ...
  • NM - Roy Bluebird, 31, Vanderwagen, 12 May 1987 | Websleuths
  • Roy Thomas Bluebird - RAMADDA
  • --->MISSING<--- ROY THOMAS BLUEBIRD Missing from ... - Facebook
  • MMIP: Roy Thomas Bluebird Missing FromVanderwagen, New Mexico
  • Roy Bluebird, Missing from New Mexico since 1987.
  • Lost - Roy Bluebird - May 12, 1987 - Vanderwagen, New Mexico ...

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1913
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP1913 • Found Jul 10, 1987
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31
    Race 100%Native American
    Location 52%227 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 65%121 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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