Albuquerque residents are being asked to help solve a six‑year‑old missing‑person case. A large billboard, placed on a busy thoroughfare, displays the name and photo of Pepita Redhair, a Navajo woman who disappeared in March 2020 while traveling to Albuquerque to visit her boyfriend.
Family urges community to come forward
Redhair’s mother, Anita King, said she last saw her daughter on March 24, 2020. “We need answers, and six years is too long,” King told local media. She added, “Please, someone out there in Albuquerque knows something. We just want my daughter home safe.” The family has been using prayer, flyers, and awareness events in both Albuquerque and Gallup to keep the search alive.
Billboard funded by nonprofit and private investigators
Private investigator Quentin McShan, who has worked on the case for nearly three years, explained that the nonprofit Seasons of Justice provided the funding for the billboard. “We hope the visibility will generate new leads,” McShan said. The billboard also lists Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers as a contact for tips, and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to Redhair’s safe return.
Law enforcement involvement
The Albuquerque Police Department is the primary agency handling the investigation. McShan confirmed that the department remains active on the case and is coordinating with tribal authorities and other law‑enforcement partners.
Sister’s determination
Redhair’s sister, Shelda Livingston, expressed the family’s resolve. “We’re still fighting, Pepita. Six years and we’re still here. We’re not gonna stop,” Livingston said. “Your name is gonna continue to be heard and be out there.”
How to provide information
Anyone with information about Pepita Redhair’s disappearance can call Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers at (505) 843‑7867 or submit a tip through their website. The family hopes that the billboard’s reach will finally bring the answers they have been seeking for more than half a decade.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
