Cold Cases in New Mexico
ColdCaseIndex documents 8 cold cases in New Mexico, spanning 1986–2024. 5 of these cases remain fully unsolved. Each case page includes documented details, status, and information on how to submit a tip.
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Halyna Hutchins (Rust trial)
Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set were dismissed after the judge ruled prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
Halyna Hutchins
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin on the set of 'Rust.' Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
The West Mesa Murders (West Mesa Bone Collector)
In February 2009, the buried remains of 11 women and one unborn child were discovered on Albuquerque's West Mesa, victims of an unidentified killer nicknamed the 'West Mesa Bone Collector.' The women, mostly connected to
Girly Chew Hossencofft
Girly Chew Hossencofft disappeared from Albuquerque during a divorce from her husband Diazien, who claimed to be a government scientist with alien DNA. He was convicted of her murder.
Tara Calico
Nineteen-year-old Tara Calico went for a bike ride near Belen, New Mexico and never returned. A Polaroid photo found in Florida in 1989 appeared to show Tara and an unidentified boy bound and gagged, but the lead was nev
Tara Leigh Calico
Nineteen-year-old Tara Calico went for a bike ride along Highway 47 and never returned. Her bicycle was never found. A year later, a polaroid photo of a bound young woman and boy was found at a Florida convenience store,
Anthonette Cayedito
Ten-year-old Anthonette Cayedito was abducted from her Gallup, New Mexico home after a knock at the door late at night. Her younger sister witnessed the abduction. Years later, a girl believed to be Anthonette called 911
Anthonette Christine Cayedito
Nine-year-old Anthonette answered a knock at the door of her family home around 3 AM and was abducted. Her younger sister witnessed two men grab Anthonette and carry her away. A year later, a girl called 911 saying 'I'm