Pete Lopez
Murdered

Case Description

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Do you know who murdered Pete Lopez in 1997?
On March 29, 1997, Pete Lopez, a 50-year-old optical technician employed at White Sands Missile Range, was found dead near the St. Jude Shrine west of Socorro, New Mexico. He had been shot multiple times, and his body was discovered by passersby early that morning. Despite an investigation, the motive for his murder remains unclear, as nothing was stolen from him, and he had no known enemies.

Lopez had left his home in Socorro that morning, reportedly heading toward Alamogordo, where he ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Pete Lopez

Case Added

December 16, 2022

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Socorro

state

Date of Death

1997-03-29

Age at Death

First Name

Pete

Last Name

Lopez

Last Updated

10/01/2024

Area Body Found:

Forum Posts (2)

This is a plea for help in solving the murder of Pete. Pete was a beloved member of our community wh... ...Read More
05/20/2024

Has anyone seen Pete recently? I'm trying to locate him but can't seem to find him. If you have any ... ...Read More
01/20/2023

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