The person at the center of this case
Odell Vest
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
135 days waiting
ODELL VEST
Justice for Odell Vest — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the other individuals present at the house party on Lafayette Street on July 10-11, 2000?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone witness Vest leaving the party or see him with someone that night?
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clue
Lead #3Why was Vest targeted? Was this a random act of violence or did he have conflicts with someone in the community?
Odell Vest, a 21-year-old Native American man, was murdered in Towaoc, Colorado in July 2000 and was last seen at a house party on Lafayette Street around July 10-11. Despite the FBI's involvement and a $10,000 reward, the identity of the person or persons responsible remains unknown over two decades later. Vest was a local resident who did not travel or drive, suggesting the perpetrator may be someone from his community with knowledge of the area.
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More leads to consider
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evidence
Lead #4What physical or forensic evidence was collected from the crime scene that could identify the perpetrator?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Murder Victim Towaoc, Colorado July 2000 The FBI’s Denver Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the unknown individual(s) responsible for the murder of Odell Vest in July 2000. On approximately July 10 or 11, 2000, the victim was last seen in a residence located on Lafayette Street, Towaoc, Colorado, where a house party was taking place.
Remarks: Vest was not known to travel and did not have a driver's license.
Timeline of Events
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2000-07-10
Last Seen at House Party
Odell Vest was last seen at a residence on Lafayette Street in Towaoc, Colorado where a house party was taking place on approximately July 10 or 11, 2000.
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2000-07-01
Murder Occurred
Odell Vest was murdered in July 2000; exact date of death not specified in available records.
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2000
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2000
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case