Maggie Long.Photo: Facebook
Federal investigators have re-classified the 2017unsolved murder of 17-year-old Maggie Longin her family’s Colorado home as a possible hate crime.
Long was reportedmissing on Dec. 1, 2017after she didn’t show up to an evening concert at her high school. That same night, her remains were found in her burned down Bailey home.
However, authorities now think Long may have been targeted because she was Asian American.
It’s unclear what evidence federal investigators have collected that led them re-classify the case. Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw said the update will allow more resources for the investigation,KMGHandKUSA report.
(An FBI spokesperson could not be reached for comment Tuesday.)
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Lynna Long, Long’s sister, told KCNC, “Looking at the extent of violence in this crime, that is certainly an angle to look more closely into.”
A reward of $75,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects responsible for Long’s death.
“Now is the time to share what you know,” Lynna Long said.
Speaking about the perpetrators, she said, “That’s not the type of people we want in our society, and it’s a matter of time before they hurt or kill somebody else. With now looking into the angle of ‘Is it race-related?’ it is that much more critical that this crime is solved.”
FBI
Police have released sketches of three suspects. However, they have noted that the men may have changed their physical appearances since the killing. It is unclear if Long knew the suspects.
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source: people.com
