MAGGIE LONG: Teen burned alive in her family's Colorado home after burglary in December 2017

On December 1, 2017, at approximately 7:00 pm, deputies with the Park County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a house fire located at 3763 County Road 43 in Bailey, Colorado. It was reported in a 9-1-1 call that people were inside the residence causing damage. 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. Long was 17 years old at the time of her death. Investigative efforts at the scene revealed a physical altercation took place between Long and her 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 FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the death of Maggie Long. Additional reward money may be available.

MAGGIE LONG | Federal Bureau of Investigation

Homicide Victim Bailey, Colorado December 1, 2017

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Maggie Long Murder: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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1. Sheriff: Maggie Long Was Working at a Concert at her High School the Night She Died; She Briefly Went Home to Get Cookies For the Crowd But Never Returned

Maggie Long was a student at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Colorado. The town is located about 50 miles southwest of Denver.

Sheriff Tom McGraw of the Park County Sheriff’s Office explained during a news conference on January 28, 2019, that Long was supposed to be at her school for an event the night she was killed. He explained that Long had been in charge of the VIP section for a concert.

Long told her friends that she was going home to get more cookies and water to pass out to the audience. She told them she’d be right back. But she never returned to the school and was reported missing.

2. Sheriff: Three Suspects Spent a ‘Significant Amount of Time’ in the House & Murdered Maggie Long By Setting Her on Fire

Sheriff Tom McGraw explained that after more than a year of investigating, which has included interviews with hundreds of potential witnesses, the Maggie Long Task Force has come to the conclusion that three men were involved in Long’s murder.

Investigators believe the three suspects spent a “significant amount of time” in the house with Long on December 1, 2017. They say the suspects “deliberately chose to take her life” by burning her alive.

The Maggie Long Task Force website explains that “investigative efforts at the scene revealed a physical altercation took place between Maggie and her assailants before the fire started. Law enforcement believe the intent of the fire was to conceal actions of these assailants, such as the physical altercation and subsequent robbery.”

A witness called 911 after seeing flames coming from the house. Firefighters and emergency responders put out the fire, and subsequently discovered Long’s badly damaged body. The case was initially classified as arson, before investigators realized it had been a homicide.

3. The Suspects Stole Weapons & a Safe From Maggie Long’s Home

The three suspects took several items from the Long house. The Park County sheriff explained that investigators believe the suspect targeted the home for a robbery. Killing Maggie Long was likely not their original goal. He added that it’s unclear whether the suspects personally knew the teenager.

The suspects took an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm Beretta handgun, 200 rounds of ammunition and a green safe. Some of Long’s belongings were also discovered missing.

4. The Task Force is Offering a $50,000 Reward for Information Leading to an Arrest

5. Maggie Long Enjoyed Acting & the Venue Theater Put Together a Video Tribute That Included Past Performances

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Search for teen's killers continues 8 years later

FBI, Park County Sheriff's investigators still searching for Maggie Long's killers eight years later.

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Search for teen's killers continues 8 years later​

December 1 marks eight years since a teenage girl was found murdered inside a burned home in Park County. Police and federal investigators are still searching for her killers.

"We believe someone knows something that could help solve this case and bring a measure of justice to Maggie's family and the Bailey community," Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said. "It could take just one person to help our investigation and we are determined to bring a resolution to one of Colorado's most high-profile cold cases."

CBI offering $75,000 reward for information on 2017 homicide investigation

Investigators are offering a cash reward for information on a homicide investigation that is approaching its eighth anniversary.

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CBI offering $75,000 reward for information on 2017 homicide investigation​

Law enforcement is offering a cash reward for information on a homicide investigation that is approaching its eighth anniversary.

According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Maggie Long, 17, was found murdered in her burned home near Bailey in Park County on Dec. 1, 2017.

A $75,000 reward is being offered in this case on behalf of the Park County Sheriff’s Office, Maggie Long’s family, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and CBI.

Investigators ask anyone with information to call the Maggie Long Task Force tip line at (303) 239-4243 or email maggie.long.tips@state.co.us. Those providing tips can remain anonymous.

“We believe someone knows something that could help solve this case and bring a measure of justice to Maggie’s family and the Bailey community,” Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said in a news release on Sunday.

“It could take just one person to help our investigation and we are determined to bring a resolution to one of Colorado’s most high-profile cold cases.”

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Eight years later, Park County Sheriff believes Maggie Long's case will be solved one day

Monday marks eight years since a teenager was burned alive inside of her Bailey home and investigators are holding onto hope that the cold case will be solved one day.

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Eight years later, Park County Sheriff believes Maggie Long's case will be solved one day​

Monday marks eight years since a teenager was burned alive inside of her Bailey home and investigators are holding onto hope that the cold case will be solved one day.


Investigators believe Long walked into her home and found a burglary in progress.

"She was held by these individuals for several hours," said Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw. “As they were leaving, they took her, they took her into her bedroom, and they poured an accelerant over her body while she was still alive, and then they lit her on fire, and then they left the house partially burnt.”


"Having somebody say that a young, 17-year-old woman was burned to death, that's a horrific way to die, and we hope that it would generate some interest from the public to give us information about who these horrible people were that did this," McGraw said about the 2019 announcement. “There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that somebody knows something about this incident. More than likely it is the father, the mother, husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend of these individuals that committed this crime, and hopefully they have some moral standards where they will give us the information that they have about what happened.”

Authorities believe three suspects are responsible for Long's murder. They have not been identified or located.

"We believe it was three males inside the house. There's been different reports of maybe there was a female also somewhere here in the area. But we're pretty confident at least two or three males were involved in it," McGraw said.

Sketches of the suspects were drawn and distributed to the public, but McGraw does not believe those are still reliable.

“It's been eight years, so those sketches and what people look like now is totally different. So, the sketches at the time were probably important. Now, maybe not so much," said McGraw.

An investigative analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Audrey Simkins, said they are examining the case with new investigative techniques.

"Really just digging into everything that we have had for all this time and making sure that nothing has been missed or overlooked, and then looking to kind of close some of those gaps," said Simkins. "I think it's one of the things that makes it [the case] so frustrating, is just trying to piece together how it happened, what does that timeline look like, and then looking for additional information and folks that we may be able to talk to. Because it's such a remote area, it's been difficult to even kind of put some of those pieces together.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the suspects stole a Beretta handgun, an AK-47-style rifle, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a gun safe and jade figurines.

"I have a hard time of believing that the individuals responsible for this case are local people. I think that there's a strong possibility that they're from out of the area, they saw a residence — an opportunity to go and commit the crime and try and locate some valuable property — and she walked in on it," McGraw said. "I would love for somebody to come forward and give some information about the case. But except for that aspect of it, it's being worked hard. There's a lot of hours being spent on this case. I am spending money on this case for my investigators to go out. They have been going across the United States talking to people.”


After 43 years in law enforcement, McGraw is confident that one day, Long's case will be closed.

"I feel good about this case," said McGraw. “It's not one of those cold cases that you see sitting on the shelf, gathering dust... I think it will be solved.”

As of Monday morning, those with CBI tell Denver7 the Maggie Long Task Force tip line has received nearly 500 tips.

“Certainly, if we can figure out who is responsible for this, that is the biggest thing that we would like to accomplish in her memory," Simkins said.

 

[GrandmaBear]

This has always been a haunting case. I feel unfortunately that the types that can do such as this have no conscience. But as they say maybe someone who has known them or was close to them does have a conscience. She deserves justice.

 

[Mel70]

This has always been a haunting case. I feel unfortunately that the types that can do such as this have no conscience. But as they say maybe someone who has known them or was close to them does have a conscience. She deserves justice.

It is baffling. Who and why?. 2017. I know what that time frame feels like.

 

[Mel70]

This has always been a haunting case. I feel unfortunately that the types that can do such as this have no conscience. But as they say maybe someone who has known them or was close to them does have a conscience. She deserves justice.

And nothing like it since. No attempts that appear similar.

 

[GrandmaBear]

And nothing like it since. No attempts that appear similar.

Great point. Not that we've ever heard of anyhow. That would seem to indicate maybe it was personal?

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

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Colorado officials caution against fake flyers in teen’s death​

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is warning the community about unauthorized flyers containing false information regarding the 2017 death of 17-year-old Maggie Long. The agency confirmed Friday that the Long Task Force remains active and is aggressively pursuing justice for the teenager.

CBI investigators, the Park County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) continue to work the case as a top priority, according to CBI.

The CBI addressed specific claims made in the flyers regarding the status of the investigation. While the original task force website was deactivated in 2021, officials stated this was an administrative change to streamline resources and digital security rather than an indication that work had ceased. The investigation transitioned to a dedicated state-led task force at that time.

Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution regarding social media groups and unauthorized “task forces” that are unaffiliated with the official investigation.

The Long Task Force has never operated a Facebook page. Investigators strongly discourage the public from reporting information to social media-based groups or non-associated individuals, noting that providing information to unauthorized parties can compromise the legal process.

A $75,000 reward remains available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Long. The reward is offered through the combined efforts of the Long family, the Park County Sheriff’s Office, the CBI, the FBI and the ATF.

 

[Tresir]

So who gave these descriptions for how they came up with the sketches?

Was there no DNA in the house anywhere?

Are there any vehicle details?

It seems they were there a long time. Did noone wonder why she never returned to the school event? Where were the rest of the family at the time?