The person at the center of this case
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater
Homicide · Open
229 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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the cause and manner of death? Forensic examination may reveal trauma, toxicology, or other indicators.
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timeline
Lead #2How did Roxanne travel from California to Colorado? Were there witnesses to her journey or presence in the area?
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clue
Lead #3The red knitted short-sleeve sweater and brown pants she was wearing may help establish timeline and circumstances of death.
In November 1973, skeletal remains were discovered on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, later identified in 2024 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 what happened to her and how she came to be in Colorado. The Weld County Sheriff's Office seeks information from anyone who knew Roxanne or has details about her disappearance and death.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Who last saw Roxanne in California in 1972-1973? Were there acquaintances, family, or associates who knew her plans?
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location
Lead #5Why was her body left on the Saint Vrain River bank? Does the location suggest a specific connection or accident?
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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 sometime in 1972 or 1973
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November 1973
Skeletal remains discovered
Remains found on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado, appearing to have been deceased for several months
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2024
Remains identified
Skeletal remains identified as Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater through forensic analysis
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Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 29, 2026