The 11th West Mesa Victim Identified

January 26, 2010

 

The University of North Texas identified the remains of the final West Mesa Victim on Jan. 26.

Pathologists have identified the woman as 15-year-old Jamie Barela.  Barela was reported missing on April 3, 2004, and was last seen leaving a family gathering with Evelyn Salazar, who is also one of the West Mesa victims.  Ms. Barela was identified through DNA that was provided to The University of North Texas. 

The first victim was identified in February 2009 shortly after a jogger found some remains in the an undeveloped lot near 118th Street and Dennis Chavez

The 118th Task Force continues to work on this investigation.  If anyone has information about this case, please contact the Albuquerque Police Tip Line at 1-877-SOLV-APD.

To read more about the West Mesa Victims, Visit APD’s West Mesa Web Site