The person at the center of this case
David Russell, Jr.
Cold Case · Open
DAVID RUSSELL, JR.
David Russell, Jr., a 52-year-old Native American male, was found deceased in his residence south of the Chapter House in Nenahnezad, New Mexico on January 5, 2020. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. The FBI is seeking information to identify the person(s) responsible for this homicide on the Navajo Nation.
Nenahnezad, New Mexico
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albuquerque Field Office, Farmington Resident Agency
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Case Summary
David Russell, Jr., a 52-year-old Native American male, was found deceased in his residence south of the Chapter House in Nenahnezad, New Mexico on January 5, 2020. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. The FBI is seeking information to identify the person(s) responsible for this homicide on the Navajo Nation.
Timeline of Events
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2020-01-05
Body Discovery
David Russell, Jr. was found deceased in his residence south of the Chapter House in Nenahnezad, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Blunt force trauma to the head as cause of death
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suspect
Lead #2Unknown person(s) responsible for the homicide
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:360
Started:January 5, 2020
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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