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Melena Montoya
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: Melena Montoya
Justice for Melena Montoya — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the boyfriend Melena mentioned to her mother on April 28, 1994, and what was their relationship status?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Melena's activities or whereabouts on April 28, 1994, or the days immediately following?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to Melena's decision to reconcile with her boyfriend, and did anyone close to her express concerns about this relationship?
Melena Montoya, a 22-year-old American Indian woman, disappeared in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 28, 1994, after telling her mother she was reconciling with her boyfriend. She has not been seen or heard from in over three decades, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear. The Albuquerque Police Department continues to seek information that might explain what happened to her and bring closure to her family.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP92545. Missing person: Melena Montoya.
Last known contact: 1994-04-28 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, NM. Circumstances: Melena's mother last heard from Melena on 4/28/1994 when Melena told her mother she was getting back together with her boyfriend.
She has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 22 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Albuquerque Police Department | 94-0103870.
Timeline of Events
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1994-04-28
Last contact with mother
Melena told her mother she was getting back together with her boyfriend. She has not been seen or heard from since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:April 28, 1994
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 28, 1994
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5057682020
You can remain anonymous