Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Ralph Pichardo death by force case profile photo

Ralph Pichardo

Case from Roswell, NM dated May 08, 2016

Victim Details

Ralph Pichardo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Roswell

NM

2016-05-08

34

Ralph

Pichardo

07/18/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a spring evening in Roswell, New Mexico, the life of 34-year-old Ralph Pichardo, a Hispanic male, was tragically cut short. On May 8, 2016, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a fatal encounter unfolded on the 2900 block of South Emerald Drive, ending in a shooting that claimed Pichardo's life.

The events of that evening stemmed from a confrontation between Pichardo and another man, 31-year-old William Otero. While the specific nature of their relationship and the details of what led to the di ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Ralph Pichardo, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • KRQE News 13: Roswell police identify suspect, victim in deadly shooting
  • Ralph Pichardo Obituary 2016 - Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hi everyone,
    I've been following the tragic case of Ralph Pichardo's murder, and something about ... ...Read More
    11/26/2023
    I've been following the Ralph Pichardo case since it happened, and I'm still wrestling with trying t... ...Read More
    07/30/2023
    It's honestly chilling to think about the circumstances that led to Ralph Pichardo's tragic death. I... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Ralph Pichardo

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Roswell, New-mexico

    Bobby Nunez death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Bobby Nunez

    Death: May 02, 2019
    On May 2, 2019, the life of 43-year-old Bobby Lee Nunez of Roswell, New Mexico, was tragically cut s ...Read More
    Anthony Antonio Vasquez death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Anthony Antonio Vasquez

    Death: Feb 05, 2021
    On February 5, 2021, 57-year-old Anthony Vasquez was fatally shot while inside his recreational vehi h ...Read More
    Darrin Estephen Johnson death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Darrin Estephen Johnson

    Death: Aug 25, 2025
    Darrin Estephen Johnson, a White/Caucasian male, 31, was found mortally wounded on the morning of Au A ...Read More
    Manuel Montex death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Manuel Montex

    Death: Apr 04, 2015
    On the evening of April 4, 2015, Manuel Montex, a 33-year-old male, was shot and killed in Roswell, , ...Read More
    Christopher Herrera death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Christopher Herrera

    Death: Aug 21, 2023
    Christopher 'Yogi' Herrera, a 45-year-old man from Roswell, New Mexico, was tragically killed on Aug u ...Read More
    Joe Paul Martinez death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Joe Paul Martinez

    Death: Oct 29, 2019
    Hispanic male Joe Paul Martinez, a 40-year-old resident of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away in late e ...Read More
    Brandon Patterson death by force case in Roswell, NM

    Brandon Patterson

    Death: Sep 18, 2020
    In the late hours of a September night in Roswell, New Mexico, the life of 25-year-old Brandon Patte t ...Read More