(FIRST) Google Maps screenshot of coordinates – zoomed in (31.83736, -106.9994)
(SECOND) Google Maps screenshot of coordinates – more zoomed out (31.83736, -106.9994)
Santa Teresa Jane Doe (April 28, 2025)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: April 28th, 2025
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88008, USA (31°50’14.5”N 106°59’57.8”W (31.83736, -106.9994))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE: 17 – 21 years old
- RACE: Hispanic / Asian / Native American
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 4’9” – 5’4” (57 – 64 inches; 144.78 – 162.56 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND
On April 28th, 2025, the Battalion Search and Rescue group discovered partial skeletal remains in the desert between Highway 9 and Cross Tie Road in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office were alerted of this discovery “…and provided coordinates to the remains.” (NamUS)
The victim is believed to be a Hispanic, Asian, or Native American female between 17 to 21 years old. She stood between 4’9” to 5’4” in height. Her weight, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.
Near her remains, light coloured pants were discovered. These were by the brand “Cuidado con el Perro”, and were “MEX size 5” / “US size 2”.
This woman was most likely migrating across the Mexico-United States border when she passed. Sadly, there is not much information regarding this doe or her case.
(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)
CLOTHING/ITEMS – Near the body, the following was noted
- Light coloured pants (Brand “Cuidado con el Perro”; size “MEX 5” / “US 2”)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION
AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
- Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
- Agency Case Number: 2025-03272
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 575-525-1911
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP146853
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