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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-40
from Placitas, New Mexico

Case Description
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Remains were found by BLM personnel in a wash under some trees in an area north of Placitas, NM.
Date Found: 1981-07-17
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP145528
    • Victim Details

    Jun 11, 2025

    Jun 12, 2025

    51254

    1981-02998

    Adult

    30

    40

    71261

    63 inches

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    1981-07-17

    Placitas

    New Mexico

    Sandoval County

    No

    50387

    Sandoval County Sheriff's Office

    Bernalillo

    New Mexico

    Sandoval County

    1500 Idalia Road, 1500 A Idalia Road (Sheriff's Office), Bernalillo, New Mexico

    5058677526

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.sandovalcountynm.gov/elected-officials/scso/

    Brown

    Brown to red-brown in color

    Unknown

    Unknown


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