The person at the center of this case
Maggie Long
Cold Case · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
MAGGIE LONG
Justice for Maggie Long — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Three suspects identified through composite sketches—who are they and what was their motive for targeting Maggie Long?
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evidence
Lead #2Why were specific firearms and a safe targeted during the robbery? Do the stolen items connect to known criminal networks?
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witness
Lead #3The 9-1-1 caller reported people inside causing damage—could this witness identify the suspects or provide additional details about what happened?
On December 1, 2017, 17-year-old Maggie Long was killed in a house fire at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey, Colorado, after a physical altercation with multiple assailants. The suspects fled the scene after stealing firearms, ammunition, a safe, and jade figurines, leaving investigators with composite sketches but no confirmed identities. Despite an FBI investigation and a $20,000 reward, the case remains unsolved and the perpetrators have not been apprehended.
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More leads to consider
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vehicle
Lead #4How did the suspects arrive at and leave the property? Was a vehicle observed at the scene?
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timeline
Lead #5What was the sequence of events between the physical altercation and the fire? Was the fire intentional to destroy evidence?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Bailey, Colorado December 1, 2017 On December 1, 2017, at approximately 7:00 pm, deputies with the Park County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a house fire located at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey, Colorado. It was reported in a 9-1-1 call that people were inside the residence causing damage.
At least one male was on the property. After the fire was extinguished at the residence, Maggie Long's remains were discovered by fire rescue personnel.
The El Paso County Coroner's Office later ruled her death a homicide. Long was 17 years old at the time of her death.
Investigative efforts at the scene revealed a physical altercation took place between Long and her assailants before the fire started. The suspects stole a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines.
Timeline of Events
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2017-12-01
19:00House fire and homicide
Deputies dispatched to house fire at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey. 9-1-1 caller reported people inside causing damage with at least one male present. Maggie Long's remains discovered after fire extinguished.
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2017-12-01
Body recovery
Fire rescue personnel discovered Maggie Long's remains at the residence.
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2017-12-01
Coroner's ruling
El Paso County Coroner's Office ruled death a homicide. Evidence of physical altercation found at scene.
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2017-12-01
Stolen items
Suspects stole Beretta handgun, AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, green safe, and jade figurines.
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case