On Saturday, October 11th, 2003, police were called to County Road 136B, 10 miles north of Espanola, following the discovery of a deceased female – 37-year-old Yvonne Martinez. Yvonne had been brutally murdered, and it was clear from the scene that a struggle had occurred. Despite the investigation identifying several suspects and many crucial pieces of evidence, the case has continued to remain unsolved for over 20 years.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Mexico State Police Cold Case Homicide Unit at (505) 827-9066 or email: [email protected]
Thanks for Fern Bushnall for writing and researching this case.
References:
NM State Police Case File
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