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Unidentified Uncertain Male
from Fort Wingate, New Mexico


Victim Details

Jun 9, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

51225

1979-03238

Adult

71240

72 inches

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Jul 27, 1979

Fort Wingate

New Mexico

McKinley County

No

50346

New Mexico State Police

Gallup

New Mexico

McKinley County

4200 East Highway 66, , Gallup, New Mexico

5058639353

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.sp.nm.gov/

Gray or Partially Gray

Black or brown hair with flecks of grey present, approximately 9 cm long

Unknown

Unknown

  • Artificial body part/aid: Mandible described as edentulous with a partial dental appliance present

  • Clothing: A pair of white, orange and blue checked pants with a "Put On Shop" label from Sears.


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The decedent was found in an arroyo located on the Fort Wingate Army Depot
Date Found: 1979-07-27

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