The person at the center of this case
Roland A. Cantsee
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
14 years waiting · since 2011
ROLAND A. CANTSEE
Justice for Roland A. Cantsee — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What occurred during the 16-day gap between November 11 when Cantsee was last seen and November 26 when he was reported missing?
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location
Lead #2Why was Cantsee's body found in such a remote area 8 miles north of the casino—was this the murder location or was he moved there?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific evidence or forensic findings from the blunt force trauma could help identify the weapon or assailant?
Roland A. Cantsee, a 44-year-old Navajo Nation member, was found dead on November 27, 2011, in a remote field near Hogback, New Mexico, with blunt force trauma to the head—he had been missing since November 11. The cause and circumstances of his death remain under investigation, with no suspect identified over a decade later. The FBI is seeking information from the public and offering a $1,500 reward for leads that could identify and convict those responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Albuquerque Field Office
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at or near the Flowing Water Navajo Casino or the remote field area during the relevant timeframe?
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suspect
Lead #5Who had contact with Cantsee in the days before his disappearance, and did he have any known conflicts or associates?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Hogback, New Mexico November 27, 2011 On November 27, 2011, Roland A. Cantsee's body was found in a field in a remote area approximately eight miles north of the Flowing Water Navajo Casino in Hogback, New Mexico, on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
The cause of death was determined to be blunt impact trauma to the head. Cantsee had been reported missing by a relative on November 26, 2011, after not being seen since November 11, 2011.
Remarks: Cantsee was a member of the Navajo Nation. He lived in Shiprock, New Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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2011-11-11
Last Seen
Roland A. Cantsee was last seen on November 11, 2011.
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2011-11-26
Reported Missing
A relative reported Cantsee missing on November 26, 2011, after not hearing from him for 15 days.
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2011-11-27
Body Found
Cantsee's body was discovered in a field approximately 8 miles north of Flowing Water Navajo Casino in Hogback, New Mexico, on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
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2011-11-27
Cause of Death Determined
Medical examination determined the cause of death was blunt impact trauma to the head.
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Case Information
Incident:November 11, 2011
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 11, 2011
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $1,500 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case