ME/C Case Number 2026-00257
Biological Sex: Female
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, Uncertain
Possible First Name: Erica
Nickname/Alias: Eric
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Height: 4' 8" (56 inches) , Measured
Weight: 103 lbs, Measured
Date Body Found: January 8, 2026
NamUs Case Created: January 16, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105
County: Bernalillo County
Found On Tribal Land: No
Circumstances of Recovery: The decedent frequents the area behind a residence. There are multiple unhoused individuals who the homeowner allows to use the shed.
Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face
Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium length tight curls
Eye Color: Brown
Tattoos:
- Decorative heart on inside of right wrist. Black line work
- Non descriptive floral tattoo on center of back just above buttock. Black line work and shading
- non-descript tattoo on right bicep. black coloring
- Script wording "Freedom" with black birds on right forearm
- Large nautical tattoo extending from left hip up to the chest. Black line work and coloring. Depicts a wooden ship on water
- black anklet style tattoo on left ankle. Looks like beads on a string wrapped around the ankle
Clothing: Animal print bra, Black tank top/undershirt, Dark Grey/Black full zip hoodie with white fur interior lining, Light grey long sleeve sweater, Puffer jacket with black body and green/grey leather sleeve with grey metal spike accents, Grey sweatpants with two white stripes down sides of legs, Red "PINK" brand underwear with white design, Light blue jean
Footwear: Black leather style sneakers. black laces
Accessories: Black wig (long straight black hair), Brown belt with grey metal studs
Postmortem image available
0 exclusions
Investigating agencies
CASE OWNER
Agency Case Number: 2026-00257
Biological Sex: Female
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, Uncertain
Possible First Name: Erica
Nickname/Alias: Eric
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Height: 4' 8" (56 inches) , Measured
Weight: 103 lbs, Measured
Date Body Found: January 8, 2026
NamUs Case Created: January 16, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105
County: Bernalillo County
Found On Tribal Land: No
Circumstances of Recovery: The decedent frequents the area behind a residence. There are multiple unhoused individuals who the homeowner allows to use the shed.
Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face
Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium length tight curls
Eye Color: Brown
Tattoos:
- Decorative heart on inside of right wrist. Black line work
- Non descriptive floral tattoo on center of back just above buttock. Black line work and shading
- non-descript tattoo on right bicep. black coloring
- Script wording "Freedom" with black birds on right forearm
- Large nautical tattoo extending from left hip up to the chest. Black line work and coloring. Depicts a wooden ship on water
- black anklet style tattoo on left ankle. Looks like beads on a string wrapped around the ankle
Clothing: Animal print bra, Black tank top/undershirt, Dark Grey/Black full zip hoodie with white fur interior lining, Light grey long sleeve sweater, Puffer jacket with black body and green/grey leather sleeve with grey metal spike accents, Grey sweatpants with two white stripes down sides of legs, Red "PINK" brand underwear with white design, Light blue jean
Footwear: Black leather style sneakers. black laces
Accessories: Black wig (long straight black hair), Brown belt with grey metal studs
Postmortem image available
0 exclusions
Investigating agencies
CASE OWNER
New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
(505) 272-3053Agency Case Number: 2026-00257
Albuquerque Police Department
(505) 768-2020The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
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