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 was the weapon used in the stabbing, and has it been recovered or identified?
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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 conflicts or disputes with Victor G. Jones that may have motivated the attack?
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 fatal stab wound to his chest. Nearly five years later, the person or persons responsible for his homicide remain unidentified and at large. The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify the killer(s) 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 #4Why was Jones found in the driveway of that particular residence—was it his home or someone else's?
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timeline
Lead #5What was Jones's activity and whereabouts in the hours before his death?
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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 Discovery
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:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2021
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case