The person at the center of this case
Amy Joy Wroe-Bechtel
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Amy Joy Wroe-Bechtel
Justice for Amy Joy Wroe-Bechtel — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Amy's wallet missing from the vehicle while her keys remained? Does this suggest robbery or a planned departure?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of the vehicle being found on Loop Road in the Wind River Mountains rather than along a direct route from Lander?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at or near the camera store who saw Amy leave or interact with anyone on July 24, 1997?
Amy Joy Wroe-Bechtel, a 24-year-old woman, disappeared on July 24, 1997, after being last seen at a camera store in Lander, Wyoming. Her vehicle was discovered abandoned on Loop Road in the Wind River Mountains above Lander with her keys inside but her wallet missing, raising questions about the circumstances of her disappearance. Despite the investigation by the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the case remains unsolved and her whereabouts unknown.
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vehicle
Lead #4Were there any signs of struggle, damage, or other evidence inside or around Amy's vehicle when it was discovered?
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NamUs case MP87. Missing person: Amy Joy Wroe-Bechtel.
Last known contact: 1997-07-24 in Lander, Fremont, WY. Circumstances: Amy was last seen at a camera store in Lander, WY.
Her vehicle was found along Loop Rd. in the Wind River Mountains above Lander.
Her keys were still in the car but her wallet was gone. Demographics: 24 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 110 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tank top, shorts, athletic running shoes; Eyewear: Gas permeable contacts; Jewelry: Double band wedding ring worn on left ring finger, and "Timex" watch..
Investigating agency: Fremont County Sheriff's Office | 46860.
Timeline of Events
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1997-07-24
Last Seen at Camera Store
Amy was last seen at a camera store in Lander, Wyoming on July 24, 1997.
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1997-07-24
Vehicle Discovered
Amy's vehicle was found abandoned on Loop Road in the Wind River Mountains above Lander with keys still in the car but wallet missing.
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1997
Last Updated:September 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1997
Last Updated:September 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3078567200
You can remain anonymous