Del Norte, CO Area Cold Cases

Name

Margaret Walden

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 19, 1982, the victims remains were located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. An autopsy indicated the victim had been strangled. Clothing: wrangler blue jeans, blue quilted mao/peasant style padded jacket, floral pattern, purple, yellow and blue. Purple halter top blouse and pink lace panties. Hollow heart shaped silver colored pendant. Horn shaped or chili pepper shaped pendant. The victim was later identified as margaret ann walden. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

Name

Stewart Simmons

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was located on the northwest bank of the san juan river, at the new mexico/colorado border, south of pagosa springs, colorado. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

Name

David Kramer

Age

20

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On may 28, 2005, david kramer was celebrating graduation weekend and was camping with a group of friends in the blanco basin area. When mr. Kramer's friends awoke the next morning, they found him missing. Mr. Kramer was likely intoxicated. After searching the area, they located signs that led to the possibility of mr. Kramer rolling off a large embankment and landing in the rito blanco river. Other information has been developed that indicates he may have left the campsite on his own. Mr. Kramer has not been seen or heard from since that night. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

Name

Georgia Rohner

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Georgia rohner was reported to have moved to california but never arrived. She was last seen in pagosa springs, colorado, on november 1st, 1986. Ms. Rohner was an employee and associate of a local businessman, james mymern. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the archuleta county sheriff's office.

Agency

Archuleta County SO

Name

William Beaman

Age

54

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office

Name

James Rowe

Age

26

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Circumstances unknown. 26 year old james rowe was last seen in crestone, co. He may have been on foot. Extensive k-9 searches have met with negative results. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the saguache county sheriff's office.

Agency

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

Name

Angelica Sandoval

Age

22

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

The alamosa police department is investigating the disappearance of 21-year old angelica sandoval, of alamosa, colorado. On 2/23/2011 at approximately 2348 hours, officers from the alamosa police department responded to 715 13th street in reference to a missing person report. Through investigation and statements made by friends and family members, officers determined that ms. Sandoval arrived home from doing laundry at approximately 2150 hours. She took a load of items into her residence, went back outside to finish unloading her vehicle, and did not return. She has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the alamosa police department.

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Lee Ochs

Age

36

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Lee ochs was last seen at his job site north of leadville, colorado on october 31st, 2012. Two weeks later his vehicle was found abandoned on methodist mountain at the end of county road 110 in salida, colorado. No immediate signs of foul play were found in the car. Mr. Ochs is wanted on two felony warrants out of arapahoe county and has violent tendencies. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact detective sgt. Andy rohrich at (719)530-5729, or chaffee county crime stoppers at (719) 539-5299.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Brenda Shepard

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

Name

Casey Berry

Age

25

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On february 14, 2007 casey berry was last seen at approximately 9:00 am leaving his residence with a friend, duane kulakofsky. Berry usually wore worn jeans, a t-shirt with a flannel shirt over it, and a beanie or beret. He often wore a beaded hemp necklace. Berry was driving a smaller blue or brown mazda pick-up. He was traveling to taos, new mexico to look for work. The vehicle has not been recovered. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the costilla county sheriff's office.

Agency

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gregory Carter

Age

32

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Gregory carter was last seen in leadville colorado of the last week of may in 1984. On july 16, 1984, mr. Carter's vehicle was found abandoned near buffalo meadows trail head in chaffee county. It was later learned that his vehicle has been there since may. Mr. Carter liked his privacy and hadn't been in contact with his family (nebraska) since 1978. He liked camping but most of his gear was found at his home in leadville. Mr. Carter had also been recently laid off from his job. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Ray Collins

Age

57

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

57 year old ray collins, a resident of winter haven fl, was mineral collecting in salida, co with 2 male friends. One friend returned to fl on a family emergency, then a few days later, the other friend returned driving collins' pick-up truck. It was later discovered that that friend had taken out a $25,000 life insurance policy on collins. The friend said that collins had wanted to go to the grand canyon, so he dropped him off at a bus station in colorado springs. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Richard Ellis

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Richard ellis was found behind the counter of the convenience store where he was working on january 3 1995. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nancy Mason

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Memorial weekend 2004 nancy mason was fishing with her husband and a family friend when she took a fatal fall off a cliff. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Leslie Slama

Age

59

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Lela Buhr

Age

60

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday, april 7, 1993, lela buhr was found deceased in her home located at 19098 cr 16.2, la jara, in conejos county, colorado. It is believed ms. Buhr may have interrupted a hom invasion robbery. Ms. Buhr's car was found at 500 s. Main street, la jara, colorado which used to be skinner's dry cleaners. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the colorado bureau of investigation.

Agency

Colorado Bureau of Investigation - Denver

Name

Beverly England

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Beverly england disappeared on june 12, 1980. Remains were found years later and identified as beverly england. The case has since been ruled a homicide and investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jacqueline Jones

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 26, 2014, jacqueline amber jones was found dead as a home in monte vista. The boyfriend reports that she hung herself. Upon police arrival the victim was found on the floor, not hanging. The witness reports the victim hung herself with an extension cord from the closet door. Outside experts were hired to review the available evidence. Upon completion of that review the coroner modified the cause and manner of death to undetermined instead of suicide. Investigation into this case continues. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the monte vista police department.

Agency

Monte Vista Police Department

Name

Reyes Casanova-Molina

Age

74

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

Michael Conn

Age

27

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Michael has been missing since approximately 01/01/2017. His last exact date of contact is unknown. According to michael's mom she advises that michael was last seen in hanover, co and may have traveled to buena vista, co with 2 unknown male individuals he had recently met. If anyone has any information regarding this case please contact chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Kristalanne Reisinger

Age

19

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Kristalanne was last seen or heard from on 07/14/2016. She has not been seen or heard from since then. Her direction of travel and clothing are unknown. All of her belongings (purse, phone, and laptop) were left at home. If anyone has information regarding kristalanne or comes in contact with her, please contact the saguache county sheriff's office.

Agency

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

Name

Samera Kachacubt

Age

65

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Samera was last seen on 03/06/2019. She has not been seen or heard from since. If anyone has any information, please contact alamosa police department.

Agency

Alamosa Police Department

Name

JC Kreig

Age

69

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jc kreig was last seen on june 25, 2017. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fremont county sheriff's office.

Agency

Fremont County Sheriff's Office

Name

Suzanne Morphew

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 10, 2020, suzanne morphew was reported missing. Her remains were found in september of 2023. This case is ongoing as new leads are developed. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the chaffee county sheriff's office.

Agency

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Name

Xavier Garcia

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Xavier zeven garcia went missing from crestone, co on october 16, 2020. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the saguache county sheriff's office.

Agency

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

Name

Jennifer Driver

Age

52

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jennifer driver was last seen on october 8, 2021. She initially went missing from the boulder area, but was last seen in crestone, colorado. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the saguache county sheriff's office.

Agency

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

Name

Gilbert Rivera

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the alamosa police department.

Agency

Alamosa Police Department