Cold Cases in Wyoming
ColdCaseIndex documents 8 cold cases in Wyoming, spanning 1974–2021. 5 of these cases remain fully unsolved. Each case page includes documented details, status, and information on how to submit a tip.
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Gabby Petito
Twenty-two-year-old Gabby Petito vanished during a cross-country van trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie. Her body was found in Wyoming. Laundrie fled and was later found dead of suicide in a Florida swamp, having left a
Gabby Petito (domestic violence context)
The Gabby Petito case highlighted systemic failures in law enforcement response to domestic violence. A Moab, Utah police stop weeks before her murder failed to recognize her as a DV victim.
Gabby Petito (foundation/legacy)
After Gabby Petito's murder, her family established the Gabby Petito Foundation to support domestic violence awareness. New legislation was passed in her name.
Gabrielle Petito
Travel blogger Gabrielle Petito was strangled and found in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Her fiancé Brian Laundrie returned home alone and refused to cooperate with investigators before fleeing. He was found dead o
Amy Bechtel
Twenty-four-year-old Amy Bechtel disappeared while jogging on a mountain road near Lander, Wyoming. Her car was found at a trailhead. Despite extensive searches and investigation, Amy has never been found. Her husband wa
Amy Wroe Bechtel
Competitive runner Amy Wroe Bechtel vanished near Lander, Wyoming. Her car was found at a trailhead. Her husband was named a suspect but never charged. Serial killer Dale Wayne Eaton was also investigated.
Debra Jan Baker
Debra Jan Baker was found stabbed to death in her Cheyenne, Wyoming apartment. Her six-month-old daughter was found unharmed in a crib nearby. Despite DNA evidence from the scene, her killer has never been identified.
Carlene Brown
Carlene Brown, 19, disappeared from the Little Britches Rodeo in Rawlins, Wyoming, on July 4, 1974, along with her friend Christine "Christy" Gross. Gross's remains were found near Sinclair, Wyoming, in October 1983, sho