The person at the center of this case
Michael Barney Sr.
Cold Case · Open
MICHAEL BARNEY SR.
Michael Barney Sr., a 50-year-old Native American male, was found deceased outside his residence on Roadrunner Drive in Sundance, New Mexico on June 7, 2021. The cause of death is pending but considered suspicious. The FBI Albuquerque Field Office is seeking public assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for this homicide on Navajo Nation land.
Sundance, New Mexico
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation - Albuquerque Field Office
Case Summary
Michael Barney Sr., a 50-year-old Native American male, was found deceased outside his residence on Roadrunner Drive in Sundance, New Mexico on June 7, 2021. The cause of death is pending but considered suspicious. The FBI Albuquerque Field Office is seeking public assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for this homicide on Navajo Nation land.
Timeline of Events
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2021-06-07
Body Discovery
Michael Barney Sr. found deceased outside his residence on Roadrunner Drive in Sundance, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Cause of death pending but considered suspicious
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suspect
Lead #2Person(s) responsible for homicide unknown - FBI seeking public assistance
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:336
Started:June 7, 2021
Last Updated:April 26, 2026