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Matthew Gurule

Death by Force
Case Description
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Matthew Gurule, a 32-year-old Marine veteran from Belen, New Mexico, was last seen on July 27, 2019, at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His disappearance sparked a search effort, which tragically ended with the discovery of his body in a ditch. The circumstances surrounding his death were alarming and led to a thorough investigation by law enforcement.

The investigation into Matthew Gurule's murder resulted in the identification and arrest of several suspects. One ...Read More
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  • https://www.krqe.com/news/latest-news/investigators-marines-deadly-encounter-with-accused-killer-was-completely-random/
  • KOAT: Body found near Belen identified as missing former Marine
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Gurule

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Belen

    NM

    2019-07-27

    32

    Matthew

    Gurule

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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    03/31/2024
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    09/08/2023
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    07/19/2023
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