Case: 2015-A
Name: Amy Wroe Bechtel
DOB: 8/4/1972
Last Seen: 7/24/1997 in Lander, Wyoming
Case Details: Bechtel disappeared after leaving her home in Bechtel disappeared after leaving her home in Lander, Wyoming, to run errands and go for a run. Her vehicle was discovered near Loop Road in Shoshone National Forest. Her husband of one year, Steve, was considered as a suspect in the disappearance. A witness claimed to have seen his truck driving near the location of the disappearance with an unknown blonde female passenger;[3] however, evidence was later found to contradict this claim. A second suspect was Dale Wayne Eaton, who was convicted of murdering another woman and was a suspect in several other cases, to run errands and go for a run. Her vehicle was discovered near Loop Road in Shoshone National Forest. Her husband of one year, Steve, was considered as a suspect in the disappearance. A witness claimed to have seen his truck driving near the location of the disappearance with an unknown blonde female passenger; however, evidence was later found to contradict this claim. A second suspect was Dale Wayne Eaton, who was convicted of murdering another woman and was a suspect in several other cases
News Report of New Lead:
Initial Intuitive Impressions
Date of Area Orientation: June 3, 2015 (Loop Road closed from Worthen Meadows South)
Interviews: None
Rachel’s Impressions: Two men were involved in the disappearance of Bechtel. Description inquiries and possible name will be sent to law enforcement only. Bechtel was abducted from Loop Road and held at a campsite until she was murdered by a blow to the back of her head by a rock. Bechtel was buried within 50 feet of the campsite. Bechtel’s wedding ring and watch were not buried with her. She was buried wearing a small, gold-chained necklace with a small medallion. Bechtel is buried approximately five feet under the surface. Rachel is confident she can find the campsite once Loop Road fully opens up. The truck and camper parked at the campsite had out-of-state plates, possibly Oklahoma.
Law Enforcement Contacted: No. Will follow up with sketch artist for the unknown suspect and will scout camp sites once Loop Road is opened.