The person at the center of this case
Unknown male, possibly Hispanic, age 22-28
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
19 years waiting · since 2006
JOHN DOE - ROSEBUD, TEXAS
Justice for Unknown male, possibly Hispanic, 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 is 'RODRIGUEZ D E'? The name stamped inside the yellow shirt collar is a critical identifier—does this match the victim or indicate ownership by someone else?
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evidence
Lead #2The yellow button-down shirt with the stamped name, leather boots, and dark blue pants are distinctive items—have these been matched to any missing persons reports or identified individuals?
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witness
Lead #3Who may have known someone matching this description who disappeared years before 2006 in the Rosebud area or surrounding Central Texas region?
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 to 28 years old, was found with personal items including a yellow shirt stamped with the name 'RODRIGUEZ D E' inside the collar. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, the victim's identity remains unknown, and authorities continue seeking information from anyone who may recognize the clothing, name, or circumstances surrounding this cold case.
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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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clue
Lead #4The hair comb and personal effects suggest the victim had a routine or identity—what do these items reveal about the victim's background, occupation, or social connections?
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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
Unknown male skeletal remains found off County Road 350 on an embankment near Pond Creek south of Rosebud, Texas. Victim believed to have been in grave for many years prior to exposure.
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 2006
Last Updated:April 29, 2026