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Unidentified Male

• The victim was discovered on November 6, 2007 in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
• Estimated Date of Death: Months prior, but no more than 1 year.
• State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only;
  One or more limbs and one or both hands were not recovered.
• Cause and Manner of Death: Unknown.

Vital Statistics

• Estimated Age: 30-60 years old.
• Approximate Height and Weight: 5'6" to 6'1" and unknown weight.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Unknown hair and eye color. Unknown race.
• Clothing: "Russell Athletic" sweat shirt with a front zipper (size L), torn "Farah" black jeans (size 32Wx30L), 2 black gloves, black , beige baseball cap with yellow-brown dream catcher pattern in front, "Mossimo" embroidered black
  ski cap (size: Adult), navy blue, down-filled parka with multiple logos inside ("Triple Fat Goose", size M/M style: TFG-3), and a black/gray "T-mobile Gemline 4965, 960331" backpack.
• Dentals: X-rays are available. #19 has fractured roots.
• DNA: Samples submitted - Tests not complete.
• Fingerprints: Not available.
• Other: Bugler tobacco can, red lighter, pack of rolling paper, brown Leatherman-type fold-out pocket knife, and a black-handled knife with a gut hook were found with the remains.

Case History
The victim was found at the base of a tree near the top of the Atalaya mountain trail by a hiker.

The location is about four miles from the Wilderness Gate trail head. A rope with a frayed, broken end was tied to a tree limb. The tree was off the trail.

Ligature marks were found on the mummified soft tissue adhering to the cervical vertebrae.

Some reports list November 4, 2007 as the date of recovery.

Investigators
If you have any information about this case please contact:
Investigating Agency:
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department
Detective William Pacheco
1-505-986-2488 or 1-505-428-3720 (after hours)
Or
Peter Loomis
Email

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

Agency Case Number: 2007-05311; NamUs 783

Source Information:
NamUs
Albuquerque Journal News Archives