The West Mesa murders refers to the discovery of eleven sets of human remains, primarily women and girls, found buried in a remote construction site on Albuquerque's West Mesa in New Mexico, United States. The initial discovery occurred in February 2009, when a dog alerted its owner to a human bone. Subsequent excavations by the [[Albuquerque Police Department]] uncovered ten additional bodies and an unborn fetus, leading to one of the largest mass graves discovered in U.S. history.
The victims were identified as ten women and one unborn child. Many of the identified women were described as having histories of [[drug addiction]] and/or engagement in [[sex work]], and several had been reported missing between 2003 and 2005. Authorities believe the victims were likely killed and buried during this period. The case gained significant national attention and highlighted issues surrounding the vulnerability of marginalized populations to violence.
Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with the West Mesa murders, and the case remains unsolved. Law enforcement continues to pursue leads and has stated that multiple individuals may have been involved in the killings and burials. The site where the bodies were found is sometimes referred to as the "West Mesa Bone Collector" site. The case remains an active [[cold case]] and a prominent unsolved mystery in New Mexico.