Pepita Madalyn Redhair was a 27 year old Navajo woman from Crownpoint, New Mexico, who disappeared after traveling to Albuquerque in March 2020. She was known by relatives as a loving daughter, a caring family member and an outgoing woman who enjoyed spending time with the people closest to her. Her disappearance created a painful mystery that has remained unresolved for years.
Pepita maintained close ties with her mother, Anita King, and regularly communicated with her family. Although she spent time in Albuquerque, she continued returning to Crownpoint and remained connected to her home community. Her relatives described her as someone who normally stayed in contact and did not simply vanish without speaking to anyone.
Pepita had interests and goals for her future. She enjoyed cooking, skateboarding and meeting new people. Family members said she had once dreamed of becoming an engineer. Those who knew her remembered her as friendly, energetic and easy to talk to…