The person at the center of this case
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater
Homicide · Open
181 days waiting
ROXANNE COLLEEN LEADBEATER - PLATTEVILLE, COLORADO
Justice for Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Roxanne was wearing a red knitted short-sleeve sweater and brown pants when discovered—do these items match her known clothing from 1972-1973?
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timeline
Lead #2How did Roxanne travel from California to Colorado, and what was the approximate time of death relative to her 1972-1973 disappearance?
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suspect
Lead #3Were there any known associates or individuals in Roxanne's life in California or Colorado who may have information about her disappearance?
In November 1973, skeletal remains were discovered on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, initially unidentified. Over 50 years later, in 2024, DNA analysis identified the remains as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater, who had gone missing from California in 1972 or 1973. The cause and manner of her death remain unknown, leaving critical questions about how she came to be in Colorado and what circumstances led to her death.
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Lead #4What circumstances led to her remains being deposited on the Saint Vrain River bank, and could environmental factors help narrow the timeframe of death?
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Source Narrative
In November of 1973 skeletal remains of an individual were located on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado. It appeared that they had been dead for several months.
In 2024, the remains were identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater. According to family, Leadbeater had gone missing from California in 1972 or 1973.
Roxanne Leadbeater’s cause and manner of death are unknown. Anyone with information regarding Leadbeater’s case are urged to contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.
Remarks: Roxanne was wearing a red knitted short-sleeve sweater and brown pants.
Timeline of Events
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1972-1973
Roxanne Leadbeater goes missing
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater disappeared from California in 1972 or 1973
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1973-11
Skeletal remains discovered
Remains found on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado; appeared to have been deceased for several months
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2024
Remains identified
Skeletal remains were identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater through DNA analysis
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Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 12, 2026