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Cold Case · Open
LAS CRUCES CHURCH BOMBINGS
Two churches in Las Cruces, New Mexico were bombed on August 2, 2015. Calvary Baptist Church was bombed at 8:20 a.m., followed by Holy Cross Catholic Church approximately 20 minutes later. No injuries occurred and damage was minor. A man captured on surveillance video is being sought as a person of interest.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Albuquerque Field Office
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Case Summary
Two churches in Las Cruces, New Mexico were bombed on August 2, 2015. Calvary Baptist Church was bombed at 8:20 a.m., followed by Holy Cross Catholic Church approximately 20 minutes later. No injuries occurred and damage was minor. A man captured on surveillance video is being sought as a person of interest.
Timeline of Events
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2015-08-02
08:20Calvary Baptist Church bombing
Device detonated at Calvary Baptist Church at approximately 8:20 a.m.
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2015-08-02
08:40Holy Cross Catholic Church bombing
Device detonated at Holy Cross Catholic Church approximately 20 minutes after the first explosion
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown male wearing plaid shorts, blue short-sleeved T-shirt, and hiking boots, seen on surveillance video walking to and from Calvary Baptist Church around the time of the explosion, carrying a package or bag
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evidence
Lead #2Surveillance video footage of person of interest at Calvary Baptist Church
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clue
Lead #3Possible connection between the two church bombings suggests coordinated activity
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:408
Started:August 2, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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