Park County Sheriff's Office Announces Increased Reward of $50,000 in Maggie Long Murder and www.MaggieLongTaskForce.com Website In Furtherance of the Investigation
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2019—Today the Park County Sheriff's Office, along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Denver Division announced an increased reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Maggie Long, a Bailey, Colorado, high school Senior murdered in her home on December 1, 2017.
The Park County Sheriff's Office also announced the Maggie Long Task Force assigned to investigating her murder has developed a website, www.MaggieLongTaskForce.com, providing the public with additional information about this case and generating additional leads. The website contains case information, to include pictures of Maggie, the crime scene and evidence to encourage you to compare what the public may know, or have heard, with what actually happened.
Newly elected Sheriff Tom McGraw announced that the Maggie Long Task Force believed at least three men were directly involved in Maggie's murder. Based on their investigation, the Task Force believes these suspects spent a significant amount of time in the house with Maggie Long on December 1, 2017.
An updated flier released during today’s news conference is attached to the news release. Additionally billboards with website information will be posted throughout the Denver and Colorado Springs areas.
Sheriff McGraw advised the case will remain active and ongoing. Updates will be provided when there is new information and/or an arrest has been made. CBI, ATF, and the FBI Denver Division will continue to assist the Park County Sheriff's Office with the investigation.
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Park County Sheriff, Maggie Long Task Force release sketch of third suspect
BAILEY, Colo.- The Park County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Maggie Long Task Force, released a third sketch of an individual who officials believe may have been involved in the murder of Maggie Long on December 1, 2017.
The sketch will be posted alongside two additional sketches released with the launch of the Maggie Long Task Force website, www.maggielongtaskforce.com, in January.
Sheriff Tom McGraw promised the release of the third sketch during a community meeting January 28, 2019.
“I am committed to keeping my promises to our community and working with the public and the Task Force to find those responsible for Maggie’s murder,” McGraw said. “We ask the public to carefully review the updated information and consider whether someone they know could have been involved in this incident or whether someone they know has demonstrated behavior that could be suggestive of involvement in this incident.”
The Maggie Long Task Force developed the website for the purpose of providing the public with additional information on the case. It contains factual information, to include pictures of Maggie and the crime scene.
The website also allows witnesses anonymity and an opportunity to receive a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.
“We appreciate the influx of the tips and the continued support of the Park County community related to this investigation,” McGraw said. “The Task Force and my office remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice for Maggie Long, her family and friends and our community.”
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Patricia Billinger
Public Information Officer
BAILEY, Colo.- The Park County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Maggie Long Task Force, released a third sketch of an individual who officials believe may have been involved in the murder of Maggie Long on December 1, 2017.
The sketch will be posted alongside two additional sketches released with the launch of the Maggie Long Task Force website, www.maggielongtaskforce.com, in January.
Sheriff Tom McGraw promised the release of the third sketch during a community meeting January 28, 2019.
“I am committed to keeping my promises to our community and working with the public and the Task Force to find those responsible for Maggie’s murder,” McGraw said. “We ask the public to carefully review the updated information and consider whether someone they know could have been involved in this incident or whether someone they know has demonstrated behavior that could be suggestive of involvement in this incident.”
The Maggie Long Task Force developed the website for the purpose of providing the public with additional information on the case. It contains factual information, to include pictures of Maggie and the crime scene.
The website also allows witnesses anonymity and an opportunity to receive a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.
“We appreciate the influx of the tips and the continued support of the Park County community related to this investigation,” McGraw said. “The Task Force and my office remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice for Maggie Long, her family and friends and our community.”
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Patricia Billinger
Public Information Officer