Authorities expect Tara Calico case to go to the DA soon
VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. Authorities said Tuesday they have enough evidence to soon turn the case of Tara Calico's 1988 disappearance over to the district attorney.
Tara's sister, Michele Doel, was there as investigators said they have persons of interest in the case.
The FBI and the Rocky Mountain Information Network have helped the Valencia County Sheriff's Office with the investigation. Collectively, they followed up on all the theories, leads and tips over the years.
While they couldn't provide any further details, this development is significant to Tara's family. After 35 years, they believe this is the closest they've been to getting justice for Tara.
"In the coming months, VCSO looks forward to working with Valencia County prosecutors to get justice for Tara and her family," Sheriff Denise Vigil said.
BACKGROUND
On the morning of September 20, 1988, Calico went for her daily 17-mile bike ride in Belen. Witnesses spotted her riding a neon-pink mountain bike just before noon. Then, around two miles from home, on NM-47, she and her bike disappeared.
Authorities say a light-colored pickup truck with an attached camper shell was close behind her as she rode toward home.
In the nearly 35 years since her disappearance, various leads have emerged, even photos claiming to show her. In 1998, a judge also reportedly ruled Calico dead by homicide.
The case lay dormant until 2013. Then, in 2019, the FBI posted a reward of up to $20,000 for information regarding Calico's whereabouts, as well as the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
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