APD Confirm Body Found, Call for Calm Not Rumors Around Missing Persons Speculation on Social Media

A grim discovery of human remains this Wednesday September 10th, 2025 at 7 am has heightened anxieties in the Alamogordo community, where several missing persons cases in 2025 have sparked widespread online speculation. While the Otero County Sheriff's Office and the Alamogordo Police Department confirmed the discovery, law enforcement has not officially linked it to any ongoing missing persons investigation.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to an area near Airport Road and Highway 70 at approximately 7:03 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The responding deputies confirmed that several human body parts were present at the scene.

The discovery has prompted a wave of online speculation on the "City Watch Group, Alamogordo and Surrounding Areas" Facebook page and on the Social Media platform Nextdoor. One such post in the group confirmed the discovery, while numerous comments drew unverified connections and unfounded speculation concerning individuals who have disappeared in 2025.

Confirmed missing persons cases fuel community concern

The Alamogordo area has faced a series of solved and unsolved disappearances throughout 2025, feeding the public's fear and fueling social media discussions. These include:

Lavon Wolfe: Reported missing on August 29, 2025, from Alamogordo.

Airman Isiah Morningstar: The Holloman Air Force Base Airman was reported missing on July 19, 2025.

Richard "Richie" Johnson: Last seen in Otero County on July 2, 2025. According to a Facebook post from a family member, conflicting discharge times were provided by the Otero County Jail, where Johnson was last known to be, and an ambulance was reportedly dispatched for him upon his release.

Stephanie Mendoza: A 15-year-old last seen in Alamogordo on July 3, 2025.

Ryan Mcfarland: A 17-year-old last seen in Alamogordo on May 16, 2025.

Joaquin Velasco: Reported missing on March 18, 2025.

Troy Buhrman: While his body was found in March 2025, the community remains concerned as the circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. A social media post from a family member mentioned a piece of his jacket was found near where his body was eventually discovered, and a note mentioning "gold" was found nearby, adding a layer of mystery to his case.

Separating fact from speculation

While the sheer number of missing persons cases in 2025 has created a tense atmosphere, law enforcement officials have emphasized that linking the discovered remains to any specific individual is premature.

Social media discussions, while reflecting genuine community concern, are not part of the official investigation and can include misinformation.

Authorities are relying on forensic methods for identification, which takes time and with the assistance of the New Mexico State Police Forensic Teams.

Community members are urged to contact the Alamogordo Police Department or the New Mexico Department of Public Safety with any credible information regarding missing individuals rather than amplifying unverified claims online.

Source and Citations: 

Troy Buhrman Case – Troy Buhrman, also known as Troy Theogar, remains a focal point in local missing persons discussions. His case has been actively followed on Websleuths, where family members continue to seek public assistance.

Rise in Missing Persons and Kidnappings – A detailed reports from 2nd Life Media and KALHRadio.org have highlighted active cases in Alamogordo throughout 2025, including:

• Isiah Morningstar (Holloman Airman)
• Stephanie Mendoza (15)
• Ryan McFarland (17)
• Richard “Richie” Johnson and others

It also references federal prosecutions and kidnapping scams affecting the region via the US Justice Department press releases.

Police Activity Logs – For official updates and incident verification, the Alamogordo Police Department’s activity logs provide weekly summaries of major events and arrests. 

These sources offer a factual foundation for our coverage while highlighting the need for transparency and community vigilance. 

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