Wibaux, MT Area Cold Cases

Name

Shay Smith

Age

12

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Shay smith was reported missing on july 15, 2006. He may have drowned in carter lake, but has never been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the larimer county sheriff's office.

Agency

Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Name

Edward Johnson

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thanksgiving day of 1983, edward johnson was attacked by an unknown assailant inside of his apartment. Mr. Johnson was struck over the head with a blunt type object and died at the scene.

Agency

Denver PD

Name

Julie Derrick

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Julie derrick, 19, was last seen alive october 19, 1995. Her mother made a plea for her return. Julie’s body was found in o’fallon’s sand pit, weighted down. Forensic examination indicated she died shortly after her disappearance, but the cause of death was undetermined. Investigators believe it could have been a drug overdose.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Leah Rowlands

Age

41

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Leah rowlands, 41, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an amoco station. The suspect, a man in a red pontiac, killed rowlands and stole money and goods. Despite security footage aired on national tv, no suspect has been arrested.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Jay Blockson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jay blockson, 23, was found dead in a stand of trees. An autopsy determined broken ribs caused internal damage leading to his death. Investigators believe the notorious freight train riders of america gang might be responsible for his death.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Ray Green

Age

55

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Ray "Sandy" green, 55, was found dead in an underground bunker, strangled. Investigators believe there was a struggle at the scene. The case remains open, but progress is slowed as one suspect in the case died of a heart attack.

Agency

Lincoln County Crimestoppers

Name

Dustin Bruegger

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation

Name

Randy Church

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Bozeman Police Department

Name

Marsha Helgeson

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of this 21 year old billings woman was found in the moming hours of september 9th, 1978 on alkali creek road in the billings heights. The victim frequented the old 17 club and other bars and was last seen at the old sambo's restaurant on first avenue north. Several suspects were questioned during the investigation but no arrests were made.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Corina Contreraz

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

This young 16 year old southside billings girl's body was found near the pryor creek & 1-90 interchange where pryor creek road inter-sects with indian creek road. Numerous suspects were identified during the course of the original investigation.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

George Heinrich

Age

58

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

This double homicide was one of the most high profile murders in the county's history. 58 year old george heinrich and 42 year old marlene mazzola had been dating for approximately a month before they were found murdered heinrich's home on highway 312 east of billings. Heinrich was a local business man who bought and sold cattle. Mazzola was a district manager for avon products in the billings area. The bodies were discovered by heinrich's adopted daughter.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Judy Hatten

Age

48

Cause of Death

Beaten

Info

The body of 48 year old judy hatten was found by her boyfriend in her home at 1030 12th avenue in laurel on the morning of march 11, 1995. Hatten was beaten to death. She had no known enemies and no motive for the crime has been established. In 2012, the laurel police department tumed the case over to the yellowstone county sheriff's office cold case unit for further investigation.

Agency

YellowStone County

Name

Shaun Cordova

Age

28

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Shaun cordova was reported missing in august of 2006. At that time, it was believed he had been missing for 3 weeks. Shaun was 26 years old when he was reported missing. Shaun was last heard from on march 17, 2006. He was known to have left estes park with a friend heading toward fort collins, but never arrived at his destination. His last reported sighting was in thornton, co towards the end of march of 2006. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Martha Rooks

Age

55

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Martha rye rooks was last seen in fort collins, colorado. She was reported missing on august 1st, 1991. Ms. Rooks' aliases may include the first names glenda, bobbie, marsha, and marty, and last names degregg, griego, prewitt, and rocha. Ms. Rooks has had problems with mental health and alcoholism. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort collins police department.

Agency

Fort Collins Police Department

Name

Keith Anderson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

February 5, 1984 keith anderson was last seen at a horse barn in grand county, colorado. Mr. Anderson boarded his horse at the barn, he has never been heard from again. His truck was found idling near the barn with his german shepherd dog in the back. Police later found some of his blood in the barn, and after his disappearance, witnesses reported hearing several gunshots in the area. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the grand county sheriff's office.

Agency

Grand County Sheriff's Office

Name

Laszlo Boszormenyi

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Grand County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Lepik

Age

54

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the grand county sheriff's office.

Agency

Grand County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Roberts

Age

51

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

51 year old hayden town mayor richard roberts was last seen around 8:30pm on february 1, 1995, when he told a town clerk he would not be attending the hayden town council's bi-monthly meeting later that week. Mr. Roberts' job as a consultant to oil companies required him to travel through several counties visiting oil-rig pads, and friends said it was not unusual for him to be gone for more than a week. The town clerk's office reported mr. Roberts missing february 9, 1995. The hayden police department launched its investigation into mr. Roberts's disappearance a few days later. His gray and white ford pickup was found in the utah desert near the colorado state line. Mr. Robert's wallet, car keys and .22-caliber rifle were missing. Three footprints were found near the truck but a dry winter left them indistinct. All but one set of fingerprints left in the truck were accounted for. No other evidence was found at the site. Mr. Roberts' aliases include first names richard, chester, dick, and dean, and last names roberts and thayer. Mr. Roberts was divorced and lived alone at the time. He has three daughters. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the hayden police department.

Agency

Hayden Police Department

Name

Jerry Mikkelson

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

White male, early 20's found dumped 15 miles south of the wyoming state line on a forest service access road. At this time there have been no identifications made nor missing persons of similar descriptions identified as possible matches. At the time there is no dna available. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jackson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gerald Sollenbarger

Age

54

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Gerald sollenberger was reported missing on may 26th, 2003. He was in possession of a .45 revolver and may have been suicidal. He has not been seen since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the jackson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jeanette Baca

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 11, 1978, jeanette baca was found deceased. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Margaret Beck

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 18, 1963 margaret "Peggy" beck, a 16 year-old girls scout aide, was discovered dead at the flying g ranch girl scout camp, near deckers. Beck had been sleeping alone in a tent near many other campers. Beck had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Randi Coon

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

According to law enforcement, randi coon was last seen in arvada, colorado on july 31, 1999. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Dellmer Betts

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, april 27, 1986, hikers found the body of a white male in a drainage ditch at highway 6, about 4.5 miles west of highway 58. The body was identified as 29 year old dellmer betts, who had recently been released from prison. Betts was reportedly last seen on friday, april 25, 1986, at a residence near 34th and lawrence in denver, where he was temporarily staying. Betts was wearing blue jeans, bright orange socks, and a blue t-shirt when found. Betts' brown briefcase was not recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elie Boisvert

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of june 9, 1965 neighbors on the 1800 block of cody street heard yelling and went outside to discover elie boisvert had been cut and was yelling at a male to leave. Witnesses described the man as a black male, 35 to 40 years of age, about six feet tall, wearing a dark colored suit, dark shoes and a dress hat. The suspect ran south on cody, east on 18th to carr and south on carr to colfax. Mr. Boisvert confirmed the male had been the one to cut him. Mr. Boisvert died as a result of the incident. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Helen Burton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Frederich Cassel

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In the beginning of november 1972 frederich cassel was admitted into the hospital, released and then re-admitted in december, complaining of shortness of breath and chest congestion. Cassel died in the hospital on december 11, 1972. Cassel was found to have been poisoned. Cassel lived in the applewood area and worked in general service administration at the federal center in lakewood. Prior to his death cassel wrote in a diary of suspicions involving his wife and other men. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jessica Caudill

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 14, 1990 hikers on north table mountain located the body of a female in a ravine just off of highway 58. Investigation determined that the body was that of 15 year old jessica caudill, who had been deceased for several days. Jessica was a runaway from georgia, who was known to have hitched rides with truck drivers, and had previously done so all the way to california. Jessica also used the name night child and angel heart when she traveled. She was frequently seen wearing a denim jacket with brown leather fringe. She was known to have hung out at truck stops, and was believed to have been seen at the union 76 truck stop at west 44th avenue and ward road in wheat ridge. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Melanie Cooley

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 15, 1975, melanie "Suzi" cooley left nederland high school where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on may 2, 1975 in coal creek canyon. Melanie was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jean jacket with an embroidered eagle on the back and tan colored boots. Melanie had been hit over the head repeatedly with a large rock. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriffs office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Hollis Corriveau

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, november 11, 1970, residents located a body in a ditch at the 4900 block of south wadsworth. The body was identified as 46-year-old hollis corriveau sr. Corriveau was last seen at about 8 pm on the evening of november 10, 1970 when he left the motel he owned and lived in -- the shangra-la at 2145 south santa fe -- to go to federal auction. Corriveau was wearing a dark green suit coat, black pants, a blue shirt, and an orange and green tie. He was also wearing a toupee. Corriveau's 1969 blue ford pickup truck was located in the parking lot of the sands bar at 1050 west evans. Anyone with information is encouraged to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Lenora Cortez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nora Coursey

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In july of 1957, 30 year old nora lois coursey was found in in deer creek canyon. She had been missing since june 1957 when she attended an afternoon party in englewood. Coursey was last seen leaving the birthday party. Her car was found at colfax & elm in denver in june 1957. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Julia Detemple

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 17, 1986, two employees were loading gravel on an outlying coors property, when they found a badly decomposed body in a nearby brush. Investigation determined the body was that of 26 year old julia detemple. She was last seen on august 18, 1986 when she hitchhiked to the 40 high bar and later obtained a ride to the tap inn. After 8 pm she was issued a denver mountain parks ticket in red rocks park. Detemple was wearing blue jeans, a light blue short sleeve sweatshirt and brown boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Elvin Fuster

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 13, 1981, the body of elvin fuster was found shot on a property in the 4000 block of easley road in golden. Fuster had been living in the 1100 block of downing street in denver, and had been working at josephina's restaurant. Fuster had been assaulted in denver days before his murder, possibly related to drugs. A suspicious vehicle, described as a dark colored chevrolet camaro was seen in the early morning hours of the 13th of july. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jose Garcia

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Garrick

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mark Groezinger

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 7, 1984, a body was found lying on the front seat of a blue and white 1973 buick two-door, parked at mother cabrini shrine, located near I-70 and highway 40 near golden. 29 year old mark groezinger had been shot and jewelry and keys were taken from the vehicle. Groezinger was last seen at his residence on april 6, 1984 at about 8:30 p.M. When he said he was going to play pool at a bar. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Stephanie Hart

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts stephanie hart-grizzell and nicholas kunselman were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jarl Hoffman

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 19, 1976 jarl hoffman, an inmate at the camp george west camp, was playing a game of billiards in the recreation building with other inmates. While inside the building hoffman was shot by someone from outside, near old golden road. A vehicle was seen speeding away. Nearby, five dogs were shot, two other dogs shot at, and other gunshots were fired within a few hours before and after homicide. Witnesses indicated more than one person was in the vehicle involved in the shootings. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Linda Hutchings

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 1, 1979, a family picking cattails found a body down an embankment, near indiana and west 82nd avenue. The body was later identified as linda hutchings, a 17-year-old arvada resident. Linda had been reported missing to the arvada police department on august 15, 1979. She was last seen at a friend's apartment in lakewood wearing white jeans, a white peasant-style top with embroidery, and tennis shoes. She may have been wearing a red coat. In the early morning hours of august 15 she left a note indicating she was headed home. Friends believed she had intended to hitchhike. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nicholas Kunselman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 14, 2000, at about 12:47 a.M. High-school sweethearts nicholas kunselman and stephanie hart-grizzell were killed in a subway sandwich shop a few blocks south of columbine high school. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Lilly

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2, 1979, drivers along west 64th avenue found a man's body on the road. The body was identified as 27 year old john lilly, who had died of gunshot wounds. Lilly was known to sell drugs. He had left his mother's home in greeley early that morning in his two door gray mercedes. The mercedes was left along the road near lilly's body. Lilly was wearing blue jeans and a blue t-shirt. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dennis Lingaas

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Eugene Lucero

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 22, 1995, the body of eugene lucero was found at 6:50 am in the parking lot of the white ranch open space park, west of golden, co. Eugene was a metro taxi driver and picked up a passenger at the sapp brother's truck stop at I-70 and quebec st in denver between 3:00 and 5:00 am. Tha passenger had called for a cab and stated that he needed a ride west of denver. Later that same day, eugene's cab was found abandoned in denver at 54th and harrison. The passenger that eugene pick up is described as a white, adult male, 5'10" to 6', 170 to 200 lbs with dark brown hair and side burns. He was last seen that day wearing a camouflage coat, jeans, boots, and possibly a vest. He also carried a bright colored nylon bad with a dark strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Malin

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 16, 1976, at 8:30 am, richard malin was found deceased by his wife at their residence in the 30000 block of palomino dr. In evergreen, co. Richard was found just inside the front door of the residence and had been shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Perla Lopez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Perla lopez was last seen in arvada, colorado on march 16, 2004. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the arvada police department.

Agency

Arvada Police Department

Name

Jeannie Moore

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 25, 1981, jeannie moore left her home for work at the tenneco gas station at 13th and wadsworth. 5 days later, on august 30, 1981, jeannie moore's body was found by picnickers in genesee park south of I-70. An autopsy showed death was caused by blows to the head. Jeannie moore was wearing blue jeans and a peach colored sweater, carrying a brown leather purse with a mushroom design and a blue bandana for a strap. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Murray

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 15, 1988, a body was found inside a septic tank in deer creek canyon. The body was identified as 35 year old james william murray, known to locals as "Crazy jim." murray had not been seen since december 1985, as he prepared for a trip to arizona. Murray lived in a cabin behind long brothers garage off highway 285 near conifer for a number of years. He also rented a house off of grapevine road for awhile. He was last known to have a beige volkswagen rabbit. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

Joyce Neil

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In april 1969, the body of 17 year old joyce neill was found off golden gate park road down an embankment. Neill had moved to denver from arizona, was working as a nurse's aide at mercy hospital and living in a house in denver with several roommates. Neill had been stabbed. She was last seen when she had been dropped off at city park. Neill had been associating with motorcycle gangs, possibly the husky hustlers. Neill was wearing white levi's, a striped shirt, and moccasin boots. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Name

John Nygaard

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 24, 1977 workers arrived for work at the entrance of the chieftain mine located near 15000 w. Alameda parkway, lakewood and discovered the body of john nygaard. Mr. Nygaard was last seen leaving his apartment on lafayette street in denver on may 23, 1977 with an unknown male. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the jefferson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office