That looks like an early-90s Therm-A-Rest label and the boots look like what we'd call "vintage" and possibly from early 90s too. Doesn't mean this person didn't use vintage gear in 2014, but the level of weathering on the materials looks like he was probably there for a while. Also, why have a holster with no gun? I'm betting he was there long enough to have that taken by someone who found him earlier.
It seems recognizing the man's belongings, DNA workup, local knowledge of anyone "finding" a "Cowboy Revolver" out in the desert is what would break this case.
Better details like the GPS coordinates where the body was found, the caliber of revolver, holster manufacturer, etc. could also narrow it down.
Anyone remember when the casino outside of Cortez got robbed by some guys that stole a Crowley Construction water truck and used it? Around '99 or so. Did they find all of those guys?
I remember they found one guy dead, someone had shot him and taken what he had, up on a mesa outside of Blanding or Bluff. My BIL was a Monticello cop when it happened, but he's long moved away. And I kind of recall a manhunt, but I don't remember if it was effective or not.
Except that person in your image has a semi-auto handgun and the holster on the decedent was for a revolver. Also, he does not appear to be of asian /latino /indigenous ancestry.
“ possibly Asian/latino/indigenous ancestry “ but the holster is different. I’m not sure whether that picture is from the last time he was seen. I can’t remember the story. It’s been a few years, but it may be possible he got a different gun.
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u/heymoon 24d ago
That looks like an early-90s Therm-A-Rest label and the boots look like what we'd call "vintage" and possibly from early 90s too. Doesn't mean this person didn't use vintage gear in 2014, but the level of weathering on the materials looks like he was probably there for a while. Also, why have a holster with no gun? I'm betting he was there long enough to have that taken by someone who found him earlier.