The person at the center of this case
Unknown male, possibly Hispanic ethnicity, age 22-28
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
19 years waiting · since 2006
JOHN DOE - ROSEBUD, TEXAS
Justice for Unknown male, possibly Hispanic ethnicity, age 22-28 — 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 was 'RODRIGUEZ D E'? The name stamped inside the victim's yellow shirt is a critical lead to identification.
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evidence
Lead #2Why was the victim buried for many years before exposure? What caused the remains to surface in 2006?
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clue
Lead #3The victim's personal items—leather boots, dark blue pants, and yellow shirt—may help someone recognize him or recall a missing person report.
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 he had been buried for many years. The victim, believed to be Hispanic and between 22 and 28 years old, was found with personal items including a yellow shirt stamped with the name 'RODRIGUEZ D E,' but his identity and cause of death remain unknown. Investigators seek information from anyone who may recognize the victim or have knowledge of the case, as this remains an active cold case.
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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 go missing in the Rosebud area or surrounding counties between the 1980s-2000s matching this description?
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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:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:June 15, 2026