The person at the center of this case
Victor G. Jones (alias: "Hugger")
Cold Case · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
VICTOR G. JONES
Justice for Victor G. Jones (alias: "Hugger") — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding the stab wound and what weapon was used?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had motive and opportunity to be at the residence on August 12, 2021?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the homicide or suspicious activity at the residence that day?
Victor G. Jones, a 42-year-old Native American man, was found dead in the driveway of a residence in New Laguna, New Mexico on August 12, 2021, with a stab wound to his chest. The identity of the person or persons responsible for his homicide remains unknown nearly five years later. The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify the killer and has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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#451
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Albuquerque Field Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What was Victor G. Jones doing at this particular residence, and who lived there?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico August 12, 2021 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Mexico is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Victor G. Jones.
On August 12, 2021, Jones was found deceased in the driveway of a residence in New Laguna, New Mexico. The preliminary cause of death was a stab wound to his chest.
Timeline of Events
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2021-08-12
Body discovered
Victor G. Jones was found deceased in the driveway of a residence in New Laguna, New Mexico with a stab wound to his chest.
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2021
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2021
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case