The person at the center of this case
Odell Vest
Cold Case · Open
90 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 was present at the house party on Lafayette Street on July 10-11, 2000? Were there any known conflicts or disputes involving Odell Vest?
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witness
Lead #2What witnesses attended the party and what did they observe? Why has no one come forward with information in over 20 years?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence was collected at the crime scene? What were the specific circumstances of Vest's death?
Odell Vest, a 21-year-old Native American man, was murdered in July 2000 in Towaoc, Colorado, last seen at a house party on Lafayette Street. Despite over two decades of investigation, the identity of the person or persons responsible remains unknown. The FBI is seeking public assistance and offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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clue
Lead #4Given that Vest did not travel and had no driver's license, the perpetrator was likely someone from the local Towaoc community—who had motive and opportunity?
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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 during a house party on approximately July 10 or 11, 2000.
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2000-07
Murder
Odell Vest was murdered in July 2000. Circumstances and discovery details remain unclear.
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2000
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2000
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case