The person at the center of this case
Alvin Yazzie, Jr.
Cold Case · Open
ALVIN YAZZIE, JR.
Alvin Yazzie, Jr., a 50-year-old Native American male, was found dead approximately three miles north of the Chapter House in Sanostee, New Mexico on July 15, 2017. An autopsy revealed multiple blunt and sharp force injuries to his head. He was last seen fighting with an unidentified Native American man who followed him outside and down a dirt road. The case remains unsolved with a $1,000 FBI reward for information.
Sanostee, New Mexico
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation - Albuquerque Field Office
Case Summary
Alvin Yazzie, Jr., a 50-year-old Native American male, was found dead approximately three miles north of the Chapter House in Sanostee, New Mexico on July 15, 2017. An autopsy revealed multiple blunt and sharp force injuries to his head. He was last seen fighting with an unidentified Native American man who followed him outside and down a dirt road. The case remains unsolved with a $1,000 FBI reward for information.
Timeline of Events
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2017-07-15
Last Seen
Yazzie was last seen in the company of an unidentified Native American man with whom he had a fight in a nearby residence in Sanostee.
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2017-07-15
Body Discovery
Yazzie's body was discovered approximately three miles north of the Chapter House in Sanostee, New Mexico.
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2017-07-15
Autopsy Results
Autopsy indicated Yazzie had suffered multiple blunt and sharp force injuries to his head.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unidentified Native American man who fought with Yazzie at a nearby residence and followed him outside and down a dirt road
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evidence
Lead #2Multiple blunt and sharp force injuries to the head indicating violent assault
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witness
Lead #3Anyone who witnessed the fight between Yazzie and the unidentified man or saw them on the dirt road
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clue
Lead #4Identity and whereabouts of the unidentified Native American male who was last seen with the victim
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:314
Started:July 15, 2017
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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