The person at the center of this case
Jane Doe - Placitas, New Mexico (unidentified female)
Violent Crime · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
JANE DOE - PLACITAS, NEW MEXICO
Justice for Jane Doe - Placitas, New Mexico (unidentified female) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who is this young woman? Her identity remains unknown despite genetic analysis showing Mexican, Central American, and Andean ancestry.
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evidence
Lead #2What was the cause of death? The autopsy could not determine how she died, suggesting possible foul play or concealment.
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timeline
Lead #3How long had the remains been in the creek before discovery? Timeline of death could help identify missing persons reports.
On April 18, 2023, the remains of an unidentified young woman were discovered partially submerged in a creek beneath a bridge on Highway 165 in the Cibola National Forest near Placitas, New Mexico. The victim, estimated between 15 and 30 years old, was of Latin American descent with ancestral ties to Mexico, Central America, and the Andes region, but her identity and cause of death remain unknown. Anyone with information about missing persons matching this description or suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact the investigating agency.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Why was she left at this specific remote location on Highway 165? Was she transported there or did she die nearby?
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witness
Lead #5Were there any vehicles or individuals seen in the area around Highway 165 milepost 10 in the weeks before April 18, 2023?
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Source Narrative
Placitas, New Mexico April 18, 2023 On April 18, 2023, the remains of an unknown female were discovered partially submerged in a creek underneath a bridge on Highway 165 near milepost 10 within the Cibola National Forest in Placitas, New Mexico. The victim was determined to be of Latin American decent, between 15 and 30 years old, 5’2”, and weighed approximately 95 pounds.
The victim was wearing a sports-bra, black shorts, and a dark blue shirt with red stars. The victim’s cause of death is undetermined.
Genetic analysis in April 2025 determined the victim to have ancestral ties to Mexico, Central America, and the Andes region of South America.
Timeline of Events
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2023-04-18
Remains discovered
Unidentified female remains found partially submerged in creek beneath Highway 165 bridge at milepost 10 in Cibola National Forest
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Case Information
Incident:April 18, 2023
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 18, 2023
Last Updated:September 28, 2026