West Mesa Bone Collector
Victims of the West Mesa Bone Collector
Source: Official Cold Case Investigations
In 2009, police discovered the skeletal remains of 11 women and one unborn baby in makeshift graves along a trail in Albuquerque, N.M., prompting a massive manhunt for the serial killer deemed the West Mesa Bone Collector.
The Bone Killer is believed to have started his series of killings in 2003, targeting women between the ages of 15 and 32. All victims appear to have died between 2003 and 2005, and most were involved in drug use or prostitution.
A unique, acrylic fingernail discovered at one of the burial sites. Police hope it will produce a lead.
Source: Rewards TV
Many serial killers will choose victims who are drug users or in the sex trade since it’s unlikely that they will be reported missing, or elicit media attention, and that the nature of their work naturally draws them to isolated areas. No official suspects have ever been named in the serial killings. There is a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the killer.
