Email from 4th DA - 12/26/2023

All,Jon and Carie Hallford each had their first appearance on December 5th. Both cases were set for a preliminary/bond hearing:

Press Conference - 11/08/2023

Chris Schaefer - Director of CBI

"... they never lost sight of the victims in this and we cannot imagine the pain that has been inflicted upon them. We are here to support them and will continue to be here to support them... again to the families, we will be here to continue to support you and if we can in any way please let us know."

Jon and Carie Hallford Arrested!

Email from Alicia Wagner (Victim Specialist) dated 11/08/2023 regarding arrest of Jon and Carie Hallford.

Allen Cooper - Fremont County Sheriff

"Thank you to Governor Polis for the disaster declaration because without that this would have completely demoralized my office."

11/08/2023

To Date (11/08/2023) Positively Identified - 110Not Yet Identified - 80 Released to their families - 25  Families Contacted - 137(Note, some of these were with positive identifications of their loved ones. Other contacts were to get more information to assist in the identification process.)

Randy Keller - Fremont County Coroner - 11/08/2023

"Every individual removed from Return to Nature facility has been treated with the utmost care and respect." "Families who have been contacted are receiving support with both their financial and emotional needs."