NM NM - Jean Johnson, 70, Capitan, Lincoln County, 27 May 2019

[doodles1211]

70-year-old Jean A. Johnson has been missing for two weeks. She was last seen at her house in Capitan, New Mexico on May 27.

It is unknown what she might be wearing, but she usually is wearing a silver wedding band with three diamonds. She has light brown hair and green eyes.

New Mexico State Police spokesperson Ray Wilson said her vehicle and belongings were left at her residence.

She is believed to be in danger if not located.

If anyone has information about her whereabouts, please call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (800) 687-2419.

Silver Alert issued for missing woman

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 28, 2019
Silver Alert – Capitan, NM – Jean A. Johnson
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She was last seen on May 27, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence on the 100 block of Towhee in Capitan, NM.
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Google Maps - 100 block of Towhee

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 31, 2019
Aerial search for Capitan woman missing a week
The search for a Capitan woman reported missing May 28, intensified Tuesday as a helicopter from New Mexico State Police arrived in Lincoln County to begin an aerial sweep of the area, Sheriff Robert Shepperd said.

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A Silver Alert was issued by the New Mexico State Police at 7:13 p.m. May 28, at the sheriff’s request. She was considered in potential danger.

“It’s been a physical search from day one,” Shepperd said during an interview Friday. “We’ve searched a two mile or more radius around her house on foot, by road and by horseback, with neighbors looking, as well as in some other locations in the southern part of the county in the mountain area. We’re handling other calls between. It’s been feet on the ground, following leads, checking the whereabouts of family.”

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“There’s a lot of this that does not make sense,” Shepperd said. “We need that one little piece that is going to open things wide up. We just need to find that one little piece.

“We have no theories, we have no leads. We have nothing to go on. She has absolutely vanished.”

The sheriff said people describe Johnson’s capacity differently.

“It depends on who you talk to,” he said. “Her son said she got lost for about two hours one day, but made it back home. All of her belonging, personal identification and vehicle were at her home, everything. The only thing we can’t find is her.”

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[PommyMommy]

Silver Alert is still active
Silver Alert – Capitan, NM – Jean A. Johnson

 

[Luckyzmom]

Praying for Jean ! Whole lotta nothing out that way, probably hotter than holy heck this time of the summer
Hoping she found some shelter out there

 

[TatianaBarbie]

Interesting article about what Jean's daughter thinks happened to her mother:

3 weeks later, daughter still searching for missing mother

It also mentions how Jean's two grandsons and her daughter miss her--so sad.

 

[PommyMommy]

Interesting article about what Jean's daughter thinks happened to her mother:

3 weeks later, daughter still searching for missing mother

It also mentions how Jean's two grandsons and her daughter miss her--so sad.

Poor thing. I hope she gets some answers soon.

"I knew something bad happened. She didn't just wander off. She was taken from her home," HJ said.

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 10, 2019
Volunteers sought in new search for missing Capitan woman
Volunteers are being asked to help in the continuing search for Jean A. Johnson, a 70-year-old Capitan resident missing since May 27.

Her daughter, HJ of Ruidoso, said searchers will meet at 8 a.m. July 17, at the intersection of New Mexico Highway 37 and Bonito Lake Road.

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Sheriff Robert Shepperd cautioned searchers that if something is discovered, they should be careful not to contaminate the scene and to call his department immediately.

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HJ said her mother was very responsible and was watching a friend's dog when she disappeared.

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"Right after that my friend called me and said, 'Hey, I came back in town and your mom was going to drop the dog off on her way into town yesterday and I can't get ahold of her.' So, I immediately drove out there. I just felt something was wrong."

When she arrived, HJ noticed her mother's front door was ajar.

"All of her stuff was there," she said. "Everything looked totally normal beside the dog in the house. As soon as I saw that, the dog is really clean but had accidents. She would never have just left him there."

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She said the only item missing was a 357-caliber pistol that was kept in a hope chest.

"She only used it for protection and she would not have gotten it out unless someone came to her house," HJ said. "Everything she owned is accounted for. Her purse and phone were locked in her car. She had her laundry bag ready to go (to do the wash at HJ's house), and the little pouch (in which) she carries her Derringer and phone was there.

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Her glasses were in the house, along with the two purses that she carried, one with paperwork.

"She has two gates on her driveway and the bottom one was locked," HJ said. "Someone would have had to have taken her out of the house to their vehicle (outside the bottom gate)."

A smiling Jean A. Johnson in happier days.
(Photo: Courtesy/HJ)

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"Police have not used dogs, but in a search last Sunday, some dogs were brought," HJ said. "They didn't find anything. They were searching toward the top of Ski Run Road. I think they could be a major resource, but it is hard to narrow it down to where we need to be.

"Horses are welcome, ATVs are welcome. Bring sunscreen, hats, water and snacks, if they want some."

She said past searches have lasted about four hours.

(Name changed to initials by me)

 

[Luckyzmom]

We are praying for you all ! Where's Jean !

 

[Luckyzmom]

Thank you very much Pommy ! Much appreciated

 

[PommyMommy]

Thank you very much Pommy ! Much appreciated

You're welcome. I hope they have a good turn out!

 

[Luckyzmom]

Strange and frightening

 

[Luckyzmom]

Bump

 

[Curious Me]

I just read this recent news article. What a frightening mystery! Her poor daughter has to keep looking and has no idea what happened to her mother missing since May 26, 2019. I'll have to read all your above posts. I couldn't figure out if the dog was left there and eventually returned to the owner?

Daughter still searching for New Mexico mother who vanished four months ago

"Authorities searched the 10 acres of land where Jean's house is, eventually spreading out beyond the area using a helicopter, drones and tracking dogs."

and

"Heidi said she has organized her own searches over the past few weeks, using horses and ATVs to help them cover more ground. Their next search is scheduled for October 26."

and

"If you or someone you know have information about Jean Johnson's whereabouts, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 575-648-2341."

 

[Curious Me]

MAY 28, 2019
Silver Alert – Capitan, NM – Jean A. Johnson
[...]
She was last seen on May 27, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at her residence on the 100 block of Towhee in Capitan, NM.
[...]

Google Maps - 100 block of Towhee

Thank You for the map. I was trying to see the locked driveway gates. Holy Moly, it's all just vast land out there.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Was used ( maybe still is) for free range cattle. Very interesting history out there. Must be a beautiful place to live. But very isolated in some places. There's a good bit of tribal land as well if memory serves me.MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

I just read this recent news article. What a frightening mystery! Her poor daughter has to keep looking and has no idea what happened to her mother missing since May 26, 2019. I'll have to read all your above posts. I couldn't figure out if the dog was left there and eventually returned to the owner?

Daughter still searching for New Mexico mother who vanished four months ago

"Authorities searched the 10 acres of land where Jean's house is, eventually spreading out beyond the area using a helicopter, drones and tracking dogs."

and

"Heidi said she has organized her own searches over the past few weeks, using horses and ATVs to help them cover more ground. Their next search is scheduled for October 26."

and

"If you or someone you know have information about Jean Johnson's whereabouts, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 575-648-2341."

Also noting:

There was no description released of what Jean was wearing when she disappeared, but her daughter said she usually wore a clear glass pendant around her neck that contained ashes of her late husband.

"They were so in love," Heidi said of her parents. Her father passed away seven and a half years ago and since then, she tried to get her mother to date other men. "She didn't want any part of it. She'd meet someone, but then would say, 'He's not your father.'"

I wonder if someone had a romantic interest in Jean and was rebuffed? Just a random thought... MOO

 

[Curious Me]

Did Jean leave the dog inside and just wander off without even her glasses or cell phone? There were searches for her soon after. She should have been found.

PommyMommy, I think what you said -
"I wonder if someone had a romantic interest in Jean and was rebuffed? Just a random thought... MOO" -
might be a possibility. I wonder if LE is considering that angle.

It can only be either
(1) Jean wandered off or
(2) Jean was taken.

Daughter still searching for New Mexico mother who vanished four months ago
"Their next search is scheduled for October 26."


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[Luckyzmom]

Great article TY Pommy !

 

[JerseyGirl]

New Mexico woman missing for nearly 5 months