The person at the center of this case
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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Lead #1Who was the boyfriend Melena mentioned to her mother on April 28, 1994, and what was their relationship status?
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Lead #2What did Melena's mother observe or know about the boyfriend and their relationship?
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Lead #3Were there any other contacts or witnesses who saw Melena around April 28, 1994?
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 surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about Melena's whereabouts or what happened to her is urged to contact the Albuquerque Police Department.
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Lead #4What happened between Melena's phone call to her mother and her disappearance?
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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
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 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 28, 1994
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5057682020
You can remain anonymous