Decomposing body found in vehicle in Roosevelt County, N.M.; two sought
Roosevelt County authorities are investigating a potential homicide after a decomposing body was discovered in a vehicle, and two persons of interest are being sought.
First reported
By NewsChannel 10 on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 18, 2026 at 6:55 AM EDT
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A decomposing body was discovered inside a vehicle in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
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The Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office is treating the death as a potential homicide.
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Two individuals have been named as persons of interest and are being sought by authorities.
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The New Mexico Major Crimes Unit is assisting local deputies in the investigation.
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Persons of interest named in coverage include Vincent Galvan and Mercedes Salazar.
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5 days ago
Two persons of interest wanted after decomposing body found in car
“Focuses on the identification of specific persons of interest and the involvement of the New Mexico Major Crimes Unit.”
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Decomposing body found in vehicle in Roosevelt County, authorities searching for 2
“Provides a straightforward regional news account of the discovery and the ongoing search for two individuals.”
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2 wanted as persons of interest after decomposing body found in Roosevelt County
“Emphasizes the wanted status of the two persons of interest in the context of the Roosevelt County discovery.”
Read original source6 days ago
Roosevelt County deputies searching for 2 in connection to murder investigation
“Frames the case more definitively as a murder investigation while noting the active search by county deputies.”
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Decomposing body found in vehicle in Roosevelt County, authorities searching for 2
May 13, 2:10 PM
2 wanted as persons of interest after decomposing body found in Roosevelt County
May 13, 1:14 PM
Roosevelt County deputies searching for 2 in connection to murder investigation
May 12, 8:00 PM
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