Police hope the release of several photos and a Las Cruces Crime Stoppers reward of up to $1,000 will spur tips that help identify the person whose remains were found Sunday off Rinconada Boulevard.
LCPD is releasing photos of several pieces of evidence found near the remains. Investigators hope someone will recognize the items collected that, in turn, will help identify the remains. The items include five pieces of jewelry, the label from a coat and a pair of sunglasses. Investigators are also releasing the image of a small piece of paper with the hopes someone might recognize the handwriting.
The human remains were found Sunday in an undeveloped area off Rinconada Boulevard. The remains were sent to the New Mexico medical investigator’s office but have yet to be positively identified. Investigators have yet to determine the gender or approximate age of the individual.
Investigators still do not know if foul play is involved or how long the remains had been in the undeveloped area that’s west of the intersection of Rinconada and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard.
At about 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, a hiker was walking his dog when he spotted something unusual. Upon further investigation, the hiker determined that what he discovered were human remains. He called 911 and directed responding officers to the site.
Investigators combed through the surrounding area throughout Sunday and most of Monday, searching for evidence that may be relevant to this case.
Anyone with information that can help identify any of the evidence is asked to call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers number.
The Crime Stoppers number is operational 24 hours a day and you do not have to give your name to collect a reward.
Information from Las Cruces Police