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In the summer of 2003, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, a family's life was changed forever by the disappearance of Ernest C. Otero. On August 8th of that year, the 45-year-old left his home, leaving behind a note that simply stated he was "going away to think." This brief message would be one of the last communications his family would receive. A few days later, on August 11, 2003, his family heard from him for what would be the final time. After that contact, a silence began that has stretche ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 11, 2003

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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Ernest

C. Otero

45

45

Unknown inches

Hispanic

Male

Aug 11, 2003

Bernalillo County

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department

05/23/2026