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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from , New Mexico


Victim Details

Aug 11, 2025

Aug 13, 2025

51780

1982-03598

Late Teen/Young Adult

71879

66 inches

70 inches

130 lbs

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1982

Aug 26, 1982

New Mexico

Luna County

No

51014

Luna County Sheriff's Office

Deming

New Mexico

Luna County

2462 J Street Southeast, , Deming, New Mexico

5755462655

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lunacountynm.us/departments/sheriff_s_department/index.php

Black

Hair is dark brown to black in color, wavy, and approximately 22 cm in length

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: Brown leather belt with a horseshoe yellow and white metal belt buckle. An attached tag reads "Hand wax, steer hide, 1973".
  • Clothing: A light blue, white, and dark blue/black plaid long-sleeved shirt with white plastic buttons on the front and cuffs.
  • Clothing: Blue jean work style pants, "Chief Jeans" brand.
  • Clothing: A "Spruce" brand white tee shirt size medium 38-40.
  • Clothing: Pink to red bikini-style underwear.
  • Footwear: A pair of well-worn western-style boots with a label reading "Size 8D, Made in U.S.A." A serial or style number reads 015177034515.


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Case Description

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The decedent was found lying in the center of the roadway near mile marker 68 on State Road 9 near Hermanas New Mexico.
Date Found: 1982-08-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP148977

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    77%Possible
    Michael Gaughan
    Michael Gaughan
    MP4615 • Missing since Jul 20, 1975 from El Paso, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%130–135 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Martin Corbet
    Martin Corbet
    can2014002578 • Missing since Nov 15, 1979 from Bartibog Station, New Brunswick
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–135 lb vs 146 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention boot, leather, pant
    75%Possible
    Gilles Hudon
    Gilles Hudon
    can2014002293 • Missing since Aug 20, 1980 from La Sarre, Quebec
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 71%130–135 lb vs 179 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention pant, jean

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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