Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials this week said they are still actively investigating the murder of 17-year-old Maggie Long, contrary to “unauthorized flyers being circulated… containing false information” about the case.
Maggie was found dead in the charred remains of her family’s home in Bailey in December 2017, and law enforcement later confirmed she had been burned alive and her death was a homicide.
While law enforcement has released composite sketches of several suspects, no one has been arrested in the case.
Courtesy Park County Sheriff via Denver7
Authorities said at a Monday news conference that they believe Bailey teenager Maggie Long was burned alive inside her family’s home in December 2017 and that there are three suspects in her murder who remain outstanding.
State officials released a statement on Friday addressing misinformation being circulated about the case, centered on a website for the investigation task force being deactivated.
“The CBI wishes to state unequivocally that the Maggie Long Task Force remains active and is aggressively pursuing justice,” agency officials said.
The case is a top priority for investigators with the CBI, Park County Sheriff’s Office, FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, state officials said.
The task force’s original website was deactivated in 2021 as part of an “administrative change” and was not a sign that the case was cold or not being worked.
There is no official Facebook page for the task force, and people can submit anonymous tips by calling 303-239-4243 or emailing maggie.long.tips@state.co.us. Tipsters may receive a $75,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
“The CBI remains committed to Maggie’s family and the Bailey community,” the agency said. “We will not rest until those responsible for this horrific crime are held accountable.”
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