The person at the center of this case
Unknown Male (possibly named Rodriguez D E)
Violent Crime · Open
19 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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evidence
Lead #1Yellow button-down shirt with 'RODRIGUEZ D E' stamped inside collar - is this the victim's name or a previous owner's?
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person
Lead #2Who was Rodriguez D E and could this be the victim's actual identity?
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clue
Lead #3Leather boots and dark blue/navy pants recovered with remains - do these items match any missing person reports?
On October 29, 2006, skeletal remains of an unidentified male were discovered on an embankment near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas, with evidence suggesting the victim had been buried for many years. The victim's cause of death remains undetermined, though personal effects including a yellow shirt stamped with the name 'RODRIGUEZ D E' were recovered with the remains. Investigators believe the victim was likely of Hispanic ethnicity, between 22 and 28 years old, and are seeking information to identify him and determine the circumstances of his death.
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timeline
Lead #4How long were the remains buried before exposure? Determining burial duration could narrow the timeframe of death.
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witness
Lead #5Anyone missing a family member or acquaintance of Hispanic ethnicity between 22-28 years old around 2006 or earlier?
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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 on embankment off County Road 350 near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:May 9, 2026