The person at the center of this case
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater
Justice for Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What clothing or personal items besides the red knitted sweater and brown pants were found with the remains?
What specific circumstances led to Roxanne's disappearance from California, and how did she end up in Colorado?
Were there any signs of trauma or foul play evident from the skeletal remains?
In November 1973, skeletal remains were discovered on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, believed to have been deceased for several months. The remains were identified in 2024 as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater, who had gone missing from California in 1972 or 1973. The cause and manner of her death remain unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who may have encountered Roxanne or have details about her disappearance and death.
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Did anyone in California or Colorado report seeing Roxanne during 1972-1973?
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In November of 1973 skeletal remains of an individual were located on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado. It appeared that they had been dead for several months.
In 2024, the remains were identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater. According to family, Leadbeater had gone missing from California in 1972 or 1973.
Roxanne Leadbeater’s cause and manner of death are unknown. Anyone with information regarding Leadbeater’s case are urged to contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.
Remarks: Roxanne was wearing a red knitted short-sleeve sweater and brown pants.
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater disappeared from California sometime in 1972 or 1973
Skeletal remains found on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, appearing to have been deceased for several months
The skeletal remains were identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater through forensic analysis