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Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater
Justice for Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Roxanne was wearing a red knitted short-sleeve sweater and brown pants when found—do these items help establish timeline or location of death?
Why was there a gap between her disappearance in California (1972-1973) and discovery in Colorado (1973)? How did she travel between states?
What caused her death? The unknown manner and cause of death suggests need for forensic re-examination or witness testimony about her final days.
Skeletal remains discovered in November 1973 on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado were 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, and investigators are seeking information about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death. Anyone with details about Roxanne's whereabouts during 1972-1973 or information about her death is urged to contact authorities.
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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.
Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater disappeared from California sometime in 1972 or 1973
Skeletal remains found on the bank of the Saint Vrain River in Platteville, Colorado; appeared to have been deceased for several months