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Found by county worker, who had been mowing near a dry storm drain retention pond. The body was found in a concrete channel in the retention pond. The pond is below and nearby a campsite utilized by unhoused people. The retention pond is also adjacent to railroad tracks.
Date Found: 2012-07-17

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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.

78%Possible
Miguel Bernal
Miguel Bernal
MP39642 • Missing since May 31, 2005 from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
77%Possible
Jose Gonzales
Jose Gonzales
MP18864 • Missing since Jan 28, 2007 from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
Ernest Martinez
Ernest Martinez
MP18876 • Missing since Nov 11, 1997 from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
Jack Dowdy Jr.
Jack Dowdy Jr.
MP61939 • Missing since May 14, 1986 from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"

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.