The person at the center of this case
Maggie Long, age 17
Cold Case · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
MAGGIE LONG
Justice for Maggie Long, age 17 — 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 were present at the scene—at least one male confirmed. Who are the individuals depicted in the three composite sketches, and what is their connection to the victim?
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evidence
Lead #2Why were specific firearms, ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines targeted for theft? Do these items connect to a known suspect or criminal network?
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witness
Lead #3The 911 call reported people inside the residence causing damage. Who made the call, and what additional details can they provide about the suspects' appearance and behavior?
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 arrests. The case remains unsolved, and the FBI is seeking information to identify and prosecute those responsible.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the sequence of events between the physical altercation and the fire? How much time elapsed, and where did the suspects go after fleeing?
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location
Lead #5Why was this specific residence targeted? Was there a prior relationship between the victim and the assailants, or was this a random burglary that turned violent?
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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 discovery
Deputies dispatched to house fire at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey. Maggie Long's remains discovered by fire rescue personnel after fire was extinguished.
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2017-12-01
Physical altercation and theft
Investigative efforts revealed a physical altercation took place between Long and her assailants before the fire started. Suspects stole a Beretta handgun, AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines.
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case