10/23/2026
On April 19, 1993, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office , with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and NecroSearch International, identified an area in Clear Creek County as a possible location of Beth Millerโs remains. The area was surveyed and excavated at that time.
This October, the Idaho Springs Police Department returned to that same location alongside CBI, NecroSearch International, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Clear Creek County Sheriffโs Office. Using updated technology along with maps and information from the 1993 search, the team identified several areas of interest that warranted additional excavation.
Over the course of several days, CDOT assisted by clearing and removing trees and rocks from the area. With NecroSearch remaining on scene throughout the effort, the team excavated an area measuring more than 40 feet from north to south and more than 34 feet from east to west. CBI crime scene personnel also carefully sifted through all soil removed from the excavation site.
Unfortunately, we did not locate Beth during these efforts, but our search for answers will continue.
The Idaho Springs Police Department, along with our partner agencies, remains committed to pursuing both new and previously identified leads. Every lead is being carefully reviewed and thoroughly vetted, including information from prior years that may warrant additional follow-up or investigation.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the agencies and organizations that continue to assist us in our efforts to locate Beth: the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Clear Creek County Sheriffโs Office, NecroSearch International, and the Empire Police Department.
We are incredibly grateful for their continued assistance, resources, and dedication to helping us bring answers to Bethโs family and our community.
