Do you know who killed 16 year old Brian Edmonds in 2001? On July 29, 2001, 16-year-old Brian Edmonds was found fatally injured on State Road 68, just north of Espanola, New Mexico. State Police responded to a call at around 2:40 a.m. after someone discovered Brian in the southbound lanes of the highway. He was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he later died from severe head trauma. The cause of Brian's injuries remains undetermined—whether he was struck by a vehicle or assaulted remains unclear.
The night before his death, Brian had attended a neighbor's birthday party and was last seen walking home, just a short distance from where he was later found.
Despite extensive investigations, no definitive conclusions were made, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities have urged anyone with information about Brian's death to come forward, as they continue to search for new leads that could bring closure to his family. The mystery surrounding Brian's death remains one of the many cold cases that continue to haunt New Mexico.