The person at the center of this case
Unknown Male (possibly named Rodriguez D E)
Violent Crime · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
JOHN DOE - ROSEBUD, TEXAS
Justice for Unknown Male (possibly named Rodriguez D E) — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who is 'RODRIGUEZ D E'? The name stamped inside the victim's yellow shirt collar is a critical lead to identification.
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evidence
Lead #2Why were personal items like leather boots, dark blue pants, and a distinctly marked shirt preserved with the remains? Could these items help locate family or associates?
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timeline
Lead #3How long had the victim been in the grave before exposure? The skeletal condition suggests many years—could this narrow the disappearance timeframe?
On October 29, 2006, skeletal remains of an unidentified male were discovered off County Road 350 near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas, with cause of death undetermined. The victim, believed to be Hispanic and between 22-28 years old, was found with personal items including a yellow shirt stamped with the name 'RODRIGUEZ D E,' suggesting a possible identity lead. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, the victim remains unidentified and authorities seek information from anyone who may recognize the clothing, name, or have knowledge of missing persons from that era.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone report a missing Hispanic male aged 22-28 in the years prior to 2006 in the Rosebud area?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Rosebud, Texas October, 29, 2006 On October 29, 2006, the skeletal remains of an unknown male were found off County Road 350 on an embankment near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas. The victim’s cause of death is undetermined.
The condition of the remains suggests the victim was in a grave for many years prior to exposure. The victim is believed to possibly be of Hispanic ethnicity, between 22 to 28 years of age, and 5’4” to 6’0”.
The victim was located with a hair comb, leather boots, dark blue/navy-colored pants, and a yellow button-down shirt of unknown size/brand with the name “RODRIGUEZ D E” stamped on the inside of the collar. Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the case or identification of the victim to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Timeline of Events
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2006-10-29
Skeletal remains discovered
Skeletal remains of unknown male found off County Road 350 on an embankment near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:October 31, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:October 31, 2026