The person at the center of this case
Victor G. Jones (alias: "Hugger")
Cold Case · Open
5 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 evidence was recovered at the scene that could identify the perpetrator?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to the homicide or suspicious activity in the area on August 12, 2021?
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suspect
Lead #3Who had motive or conflict with Victor G. Jones that could have led to this fatal confrontation?
Victor G. Jones, a 42-year-old Native American man, was found deceased in the driveway of a residence in New Laguna, New Mexico on August 12, 2021, with a fatal stab wound to his chest. The identity of the person or persons responsible for his homicide remains unknown nearly three years later. The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify and locate the perpetrator(s), with a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Albuquerque Field Office
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4The alias 'Hugger' suggests Jones may have been known by associates in the community—who knew him and what was his background?
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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:September 11, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2021
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case