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Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater

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Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater

Case
#981
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Weld County Sheriff's Office
Homicide · Open
90 days waiting

ROXANNE COLLEEN LEADBEATER - PLATTEVILLE, COLORADO

Justice for Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What clothing or personal items besides the red knitted sweater and brown pants were found with the remains?

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timeline
Lead #2

What specific circumstances led to Roxanne's disappearance from California, and how did she end up in Colorado?

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clue
Lead #3

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.

Case
#981
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Weld County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Did anyone in California or Colorado report seeing Roxanne during 1972-1973?

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Source Narrative

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.

Timeline of Events

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1972-1973

Roxanne Leadbeater goes missing

Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater disappeared from California sometime in 1972 or 1973

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1973-11

Skeletal remains discovered

Skeletal remains found on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, appearing to have been deceased for several months

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2024

Remains identified

The skeletal remains were identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater through forensic analysis

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Case Information

Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 7, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 7, 2026