Found Deceased CO - Maggie Long, 17, suspicious house fire, Bailey, 1 Dec 2017 #2

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The Canyon Courier reported that family and friends became suspicious when Maggie Long, 17 of Bailey, didnt show up to a concert at Platte Canyon High School that she helped organize.

Longs sister posted about her disappearance on Facebook Friday night.

There was a fire at around 6 p.m. Friday in the 3700 block of County Road 43 that is being investigated as arson, according to Park County Undersheriff Dave Wohlers.

The Park County Sheriffs is actively working a crime scene off of County 43 and as of this time there are no search parties being organized however if in the event one is needed in the near future the Park County Sheriffs office will ask for volunteers, Park County Sheriff Fred Wegener said in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon.

A sheriffs office spokesperson said the fire at the house on County Road 43 is where Maggie long lives. There is significant damage to the home, but the spokesperson said its not clear yet if anyone was there.

17-year-old girl reported missing in Park County

More at link but no photo.

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June 9 2022
''It has been more than four years since Maggie Long was found dead in her Bailey home and many are still desperately searching for answers.

It happened in December of 2017, 17-year-old Long was found dead in her home after it was set on fire. The fire was declared an arson and Long’s death was ruled a homicide.

The incident started around 7 p.m. when deputies with the Park County Sheriff’s Office were called to a house fire at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey. According to a 911 call, people were reportedly inside the home causing damage.

The sheriff’s office said a man was on the property. After the fire was put out, Long’s remains were discovered by firefighters.

Days later, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office ruled her death a homicide.''

Investigators said that the scene showed that a physical altercation took place between Long and assailants before the fire started.

The suspects stole a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines, the sheriff’s office said.''

A year ago, on May 18, 2021, the FBI announced it is investigation Long’s death as a hate crime.

Investigators said whoever killed Long has either told someone or will tell someone. The truth, they say, will surface.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the FBI or the Park County Sheriff’s Office at 303-239-4243.''

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Thanks, from link..
It kills me that this lovely talented girl, just stopped at home to pick up cookies for a school concert and is attacked by 3- 4 men who then burn her alive.

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''BAILEY, Colorado — Detective Sergeant Wendy Kipple said she just needs a whisper, a hint or any single clue to help her solve one Park County's most gruesome cold cases.
Maggie Long, a high school senior, left Platte Canyon High School on Dec. 1, 2017 with plans to return for an evening concert she was helping organize. She wanted to pick up water and cookies for the audience.''

''The tip line number is 303-239-4243. Tips can also be submitted to maggie.long.tips@state.co.us.
"Maggie deserves justice. She was an irreplaceable, innocent soul with a majestic presence. She brought a joy to our family, her friends, and her community that will never be forgotten," her family said in a statement released by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
In 2021, the FBI announced it was investigating her murder as a potential hate crime. The bureau did not provide an answer as to exactly why it made that designation.''
 
Dec 2 2022


2021

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The Maggie Long Task Force website launched in January to provide the public with additional information on the case and solicit tips. Witnesses can submit tips through the site anonymously. A reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects is available.
 
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2023
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Maggie Long

''DENVER (KDVR) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Denver is asking for the public’s help for information on eight different ongoing investigations in Colorado.
The FBI is offering rewards in these cases that range from $5,000 to up to $50,000.''

''Maggie Long was found dead in her Bailey home more than five years ago and many are still desperately searching for answers.

It happened in December of 2017, 17-year-old Long was found dead in her home after it was set on fire. The fire was declared an arson and Long’s death was ruled a homicide.''
The incident started around 7 p.m. when deputies with the Park County Sheriff’s Office were called to a house fire at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey. According to a 911 call, people were reportedly inside the home causing damage.

Cold case: Who murdered Maggie Long 5 years ago?
The sheriff’s office said a man was on the property. After the fire was put out, Long’s remains were discovered by firefighters.

Days later, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office ruled her death a homicide.

Investigators said that the scene showed that a physical altercation took place between Long and assailants before the fire started.''
The suspects stole a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines, the sheriff’s office said.

The FBI released sketches for three possible suspects in the investigation:
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the FBI or the Park County Sheriff’s Office at 303-239-4243. The FBI is offering a reward up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for Long’s murder.''

Sketch of person possible connected to Maggie Long homicide. (Photo: Park County Sheriff’s Office)Sketch of person possible connected to Maggie Long homicide. (Photo: Park County Sheriff’s Office)Sketch of person possible connected to Maggie Long homicide. (Photo: Park County Sheriff’s Office)
On May 18, 2021, the FBI announced it is investigation Long’s death as a hate crime.

Investigators said whoever killed Long has either told someone or will tell someone. The truth, they say, will surface.
 
You would think at least one of those stolen guns would have surfaced. Were they not registered?
17 yr old teen didn't buy these weapons so who did , Dec. Holiday season criminal activity usually goes up, staying in the house for so long was she being tortured, were they looking for something, house robbery usually a quick in and out
 
Author: Antonia Velez
Published: 4:55 AM MST December 1, 2023
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''BAILEY, Colo. — Maggie Long, 17, was found dead in her family's burned down Park County home on Dec. 1, 2017— six years later, the case of her killing remains unsolved.
But investigators are still working hard to change that, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a release Thursday.
“Our quest for justice for Maggie remains steadfast,” said Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw in the release. “The dedicated members of the Maggie Long Task Force, including the Park County Sheriff’s Office, the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and our state and federal partners have never stopped the search for those responsible for Maggie’s death and will continue to follow every lead until we find resolution in this case.”

''In 2019, the FBI released sketches of potential suspects, but detectives told 9NEWS there wasn't much credence in the drawings in 2022.
Now, in 2023, the investigation continues.
“As we’ve stated previously, someone has that key piece of information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for Maggie’s murder,” Sheriff McGraw said in the release. “It will take one person with one piece of information that will help our investigative team bring resolution to this case for Maggie, her family and the Bailey community.”
The CBI, along with other law enforcement agencies and Long's family, is offering a $75,000 reward in this case— the CBI is asking anyone with information to call the Maggie Long Task Force tip line at (303) 239-4243 or email them at maggie.long.tips@state.co.us. Tipsters can remain anonymous.''
 
“At least one male was on the property. After the fire was extinguished at the residence, Maggie Long’s remains were discovered by fire rescue personnel. The El Paso County Coroner’s Office later ruled her death a homicide,” the FBI said, noting that there was evidence a “physical altercation took place between Long and her assailants before the fire started.”

Noticeably stolen from the home were “a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a green safe, and jade figurines,” the feds said, also releasing sketches of three suspects.

Suspect sketch 1, Maggie Long, suspect sketch 3


Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said that investigators, local, state, and federal, “have never stopped the search for those responsible for Maggie’s death and will continue to follow every lead until we find resolution in this case.”

“As we’ve stated previously,” McGraw said, “someone has that key piece of information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for Maggie’s murder.

“It will take one person with one piece of information that will help our investigative team bring resolution to this case for Maggie, her family and the Bailey community,” he added.

While the case was initially viewed as a “crime of opportunity,” the feds said years later that they were examining whether those believed to be responsible for Long’s gruesome death committed a hate crime against an Asian American.
 

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