MURDER
CASE #: 1994-8
Fred Joe Walking Badger
Also Known As:
Fred Joe Delvecchio
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona
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Summary:
Walking Badger was last seen working on building a Native American spiritual center in Wet Camp Village, Arizona, on the Gila River Indian Reservation, on May 21, 1994. He was working with another man, Aaron Leland Rivers Sr. The men left to run an errand and never returned home.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On May 21, 1994, Fred Joe Walking Badger and Aaron Leland Rivers Sr. were working on a church in District 5 located in the Gila River Indian Community. This was the last confirmed sighting of both individuals. One month after their disappearance, the vehicle they were riding in was found burned in the Gila River area. On December 15, 1999, the remains of Fred Joe Walking Badger were discovered and subsequently identified through dental records. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking assistance from law enforcement agencies and the public. If you have any information related to this case, please contact: Special Agent Aaron Summers Bureau of Indian Affairs, Arizona Phone: (833) 560-2065 Email: aaron.summers@bia.gov
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Timeline of Events
December 15, 1994 Fred Walking Badger’s remains were discovered and identified through dental records.
June 10, 1994 The vehicle the men were last seen in was found burned in the desert.
May 21, 1994 Went to run an errand with Aaron Leland Rivers Sr.
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Associated Persons
Marilynn W. (Spouse) - Living
Aaron Leland R. (Friend) - Living
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