The person at the center of this case
Bertina J Shields
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Bertina J Shields
Justice for Bertina J Shields — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Did anyone see Bertina walking from 520 E Broadway on the evening of May 14, 2023? Which direction did she head?
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Lead #2Where did Bertina typically stay when experiencing homelessness in Farmington? Are there shelters or known locations she frequented?
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Lead #3Why was Bertina upset on May 14, 2023? Understanding the cause may help explain her disappearance.
Bertina J Shields, a 48-year-old American Indian woman experiencing homelessness, disappeared on May 14, 2023, after leaving 520 E Broadway in Farmington, New Mexico in an upset state. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark shirt, and blue jeans, and had brief phone contact with her children the next day before all communication ceased. Despite the passage of time, the circumstances of her disappearance and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue seeking information from the community.
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Lead #4Have her children or other family members provided additional details about her mental state or any threats she may have mentioned?
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NamUs case MP104817. Missing person: Bertina J Shields.
Last known contact: 2023-05-15 in Farmington, San Juan, NM. Circumstances: Bertina was last seen on May 14, 2023, at 520 E Bradway at approximately 2130 hours.
Bertina was upset and took off walking from the area, unknown in which direction she traveled. Bertina was last seen wearing a black jacket, a dark-colored shirt, and dark blue jeans.
Bertina has a rose tattoo on her left arm and an 8-ball tattoo on her left ankle. Bertina was experiencing homelessness at the time of her disappearance and stays at various available places.
She was contacted by phone by her children on May 15, 2023, but they have had no contact with her since. Demographics: 48 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Jacket; Clothing: Dark colored shirt; Clothing: Blue jeans.
Investigating agency: Farmington Police Department | 2023-00027375 | 2023-05-18.
Timeline of Events
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2023-05-14
21:30Last Sighting
Bertina was last seen at 520 E Broadway, Farmington, wearing a black jacket, dark-colored shirt, and dark blue jeans. She left the area upset and walking in an unknown direction.
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2023-05-15
Phone Contact with Children
Bertina's children contacted her by phone on May 15, 2023. This was the last known contact with her.
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2023 at 9:30 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5055991070
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