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Leah Peebles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 22, 2006

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Leah

Peebles

43

23

64 inches

105 lbs

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 22, 2006

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

6528

Albuquerque Police Department

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

87102

Ida Lopez

Investigator

400 Roma Avenue NW, New Mexico

5057682020

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cabq.gov/police

06-69815

Aug 24, 2006

Albuquerque Police Department

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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The Disappearance of Leah Peebles

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP603) and 21 other sources
Leah Rachelle Peebles, 23, was last seen on May 22, 2006, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Leah moved to Albuquerque earlier that month, hoping to start a new life and leave behind her struggles with addiction. On the day of her disappearance, she was staying with friends and had planned to go on a date with a man she had met at a local cafe. She left her car at a transmission shop after a minor accident in an area notorious for drugs and prostitution, but she never returned to her friends' home.

After her disappearance, there were reports of Leah being involved in sex work under the alias "Mia," working for a pimp named "AJ," but these claims were never confirmed. Her father, John Peebles, made numerous trips across several states searching for her, fearing she had been trafficked. Although he received tips and alleged sightings of Leah, including potential connections to the infamous West Mesa murders, no definitive leads have surfaced. Tragically, Leah's father passed away in 2013 without knowing her fate. Despite efforts by law enforcement and family, Leah remains missing, and her case is still unsolved.
Last Seen: May 22, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (21)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Private Investigations for the Missing's post - Facebook
  • Is there a chance Leah Peebles was a victim of the West Mesa Killer?
  • 42. The Disappearance of Leah Peebles - Audioboom
  • Leah Rachelle Peebles - The Charley Project
  • Leah Peebles - Voices for Justice - Apple Podcasts
  • In 2006
  • Leah Peebles - Voices for Justice
  • Voices For Justice Podcast - Instagram
  • Leah Peebles - Voices for Justice | Podcast on Spotify
  • Leah Peebles, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, relocated to ...
  • The Suspicious Disappearance of Leah Peebles - Reddit
  • The Disappearance Of Leah Rachelle Peebles | Criminal
  • Leah Peebles went missing from Albuquerque New Mexico on May ...
  • Leah Rachelle Peebles - GINA for Missing Persons
  • Leah Rachelle Peebles - New Mexico Missing Person
  • Leah Peebles Missing from Albuquerque, New Mexico - MPIA
  • On May 22, 2006, Leah Rachelle Peebles left her friend's home at ...
  • Leah Peebles -- New Mexico -- 2006
  • NM - Leah Peebles, 23, Albuquerque, 22 May 2006 - Websleuths
  • NM - Leah Peebles, 23, Albuquerque, 22 May 2006 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico - unidentified case UP159363
    Jane Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
    UP159363 • Found May 5, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 105–135 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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 (3)

    Has anyone looked into the connection between Leah and the West Mesa murders more closely? Given... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the mysterious circumstances surrounding Leah Peebles' disappearance? I was... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the transmission shop where Leah left her car? It’s such a local spot in... ...Read More
    07/26/2024

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